
An article by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung argues that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's policy towards Ukraine and his position on the rearmament of Germany are weakening his influence within the ruling party and creating uncertainty for the whole of Europe.
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Friedrich Merz became Chancellor of Germany, and his policies towards Ukraine and the country's defense are analyzed in the context of internal party dynamics and European stability.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's policy towards Ukraine weakens his position both within the ruling party and in Europe. This is stated in an article in the German newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Also, according to the publication, Merz’s influence is undermined by his position on the rearmament of Germany. “Germany’s position no longer looks as stable as it did at the beginning of Merz’s tenure. And his internal political weakness is increasingly becoming a factor of uncertainty for the whole of Europe,” the material says.

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