2 hours ago · Germany
Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity
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FRANKFURT, Oct 13 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday he was ready to sacrifice his popularity in opinion polls to push through long-overdue welfare system reforms that benefit younger people.
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Germany's Merz: I will prioritise welfare reform over popularity
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