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BackMerz in der Krise: Zum Durchschnaufen muss der Kanzler in den Keller
Merz in der Krise: Zum Durchschnaufen muss der Kanzler in den Keller
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Merz in der Krise: Zum Durchschnaufen muss der Kanzler in den Keller

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Friedrich Merz wird von der Adenauer-Stiftung freundlich empfangen und zeigt Entschlossenheit, doch seine Pläne für die kommenden Tage verdeutlichen die heikle Lage des Kanzlers.

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Friedrich Merz befindet sich in einer schwierigen politischen Lage als Kanzlerkandidat der Union.

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Merz in der Krise Zum Durchschnaufen muss der Kanzler in den Keller

Aufmunterung in schweren Zeiten: Bei der Adenauer-Stiftung wird Friedrich Merz freundlich empfangen und demonstriert Entschlossenheit. Doch seine Pläne für die kommenden Tage zeigen, wie heikel die Lage für den Kanzler ist.

Von Philipp Wittrock

15.09.2026, 23.23 Uhr

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  • Welche konkreten Schritte plant Merz zur Bewältigung der Krise?
  • Wie wird die CDU/CSU auf die aktuelle Situation reagieren?

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