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2026-05-28 17:58:51
[Merz's Plummeting Approval Ratings Spark Rumors of a Leadership Change; German Chancellor Vows to Push for Reforms and Rebuts Coup Attacks] ⑴ German Chancellor Merz has refuted reports that his plummeting approval ratings may trigger a coup attempt against him, and vowed to continue pushing forward with the reform agenda. Speaking at a CDU rally, Merz stated that "Germany has the power to open a new chapter," and he will do everything in his power to work with the government to achieve this. ⑵ Merz's Chancellor's office is attempting to refute reports that the CDU might nominate a new leader to replace him as his approval ratings have fallen to a historic low. A German government official pointed out that such a scenario is politically naive and plays right into the hands of the far right. ⑶ There are currently no indications that a replacement plan for Merz has materialized, but the possibility of such a change has become a topic of public discussion. The German newspaper Bild and numerous other media outlets reported on Wednesday, citing senior CDU officials, about rumors of a "change of chancellor."
