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2025-09-17 22:58:42
German Chancellor Urges Public Preparation for Reforms: German Chancellor Angela Merz, in a speech to the Bundestag on the 17th, urged the public to prepare for reforms that are crucial to "Germany's future." The Bundestag held a general debate that day. In her speech, Merz stated that Germany needs to make major decisions, focusing on resolving "very fundamental issues," and that Germany must choose the right path. Merz urged the German people to have "greater confidence" in their country. Deutsche Presse-Agentur reported that Merz urged the public to understand the necessary reforms, but did not elaborate on the specifics, including the public's concern about whether Germany's welfare system would be drastically altered.
