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Chancellor Merz rules out far-right coalition as reforms progress in Germany

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dismissed the prospect of the far right holding power, while the German government advances new legislation regarding state-backed child support payments.

By 16 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET Updated 16 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET

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According to The Local, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the far right will not come to power in Germany. Alongside these political assurances, the government is moving forward with planned reforms concerning state-backed child support payments.

In legal developments reported on Thursday, 16 July, a neo-Nazi who transitioned genders and fled the country has been sentenced to prison. These updates form part of a broader overview of national news published by the outlet.

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