Germany updates: Merz in hot seat at budget debate DW 07/09/2025
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Germany updates: Merz in hot seat at budget debate  DW  07/09/2025
"Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is currently under scrutiny regarding its draft budget and overall performance, encountering significant pushback from opposition parties in parliament."
"Special police units have arrested a man in North Rhine-Westphalia as part of an anti-terrorism operation focused on preventing a potential Islamist attack, highlighting ongoing security concerns."
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government is under intense scrutiny during a parliamentary budget debate, focusing on its draft budget and performance. Merz defended his migration policy in his inaugural speech as chancellor. The opposition, particularly from the anti-immigration AfD party, challenged his promises. Simultaneously, police operations in North Rhine-Westphalia have resulted in the arrest of a man suspected of financing a planned Islamist terror attack, underscoring ongoing security challenges in Germany.
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