Friedrich Merz and his center-right Christian Democrats won Germany’s election, but face economic challenges, including tariffs from Trump and war in Ukraine. The debt brake rule limits government spending, sparking calls for adjustments from politicians and economists. Forming a coalition government with the Social Democrats, Merz must navigate budget deficits, infrastructure updates, and economic growth initiatives to compete with Chinese rivals and address the threat of new tariffs.
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