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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces criticism over cabinet reshuffle

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has encountered a rising chorus of criticism from within his own centre-right CDU party following a chaotic cabinet reshuffle.

By 29 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET Updated 29 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a rising chorus of criticism from within his own centre-right CDU party on Wednesday as he completed a chaotic cabinet reshuffle, according to The Local.

The Chancellor came under fire from party members as the reorganization of his government reached its conclusion amidst mounting political tension.

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