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Germany's Merz reshuffles cabinet weeks before regional elections as far-right surge looms

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Germany's Merz reshuffles cabinet weeks before regional elections as far-right surge looms
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces a cabinet reshuffle, joined by former German health minister Nina Warken, the secretary-general of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Carsten Linnemann (right in the photo), and Philipp Amthor (CDU), in Berlin, on July 24, 2026. ANNEGRET HILSE/REUTERS During what is commonly referred to in Germany as the summer lull (Sommerloch), a period when political activity typically slows down, Friedrich Merz has decided to pick up the pace. The German chancellor announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday, July 24: four new appointments were made within his cabinet, with further changes expected to be made public in the coming days.

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces a cabinet reshuffle, joined by former German health minister Nina Warken, the secretary-general of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Carsten Linnemann (right in the photo), and Philipp Amthor (CDU), in Berlin, on July 24, 2026. ANNEGRET HILSE/REUTERS During what is commonly referred to in Germany as the summer lull (Sommerloch), a period when political activity typically slows down, Friedrich Merz has decided to pick up the pace. The German chancellor announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Friday, July 24: four new appointments were made within his cabinet, with further changes expected to be made public in the coming days.

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