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Merz races against time to resolve Germany’s political hurdles before Christmas

From FCAS disputes to frozen Russian assets, Merz’s final weeks of 2025 could redefine Germany’s future. Can coalition unity survive the holiday crunch?

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These hurdles Merz still has to overcome by Christmas - Merz races against time to resolve Germany’s political hurdles before Christmas

These hurdles Merz still has to overcome by Christmas

These hurdles Merz still has to overcome by Christmas These hurdles Merz still has to overcome by Christmas

2025-12-06T02:00:51+00:00

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a busy final stretch before Christmas as key decisions loom on defence, budgets, and welfare reforms. Tensions with EU partners, coalition disputes, and financial pressures are shaping Germany’s political agenda in the coming weeks.

The FCAS project, led by Germany and France, has hit roadblocks over budget splits, industrial leadership, and conflicting national defence priorities. Spain’s involvement adds another layer of complexity, as all three nations push for greater control over the initiative. A final decision on its future is expected before December, but deep divisions remain.

The coming weeks will test Germany’s ability to balance EU diplomacy, domestic budget cuts, and welfare reforms. Decisions on FCAS, frozen Russian assets, and the Bürgergeld system will shape the country’s financial and security policies well into next year. Without agreement, higher costs for citizens and further political strain could follow.

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