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German coalition agrees on economic reform package

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a wide-ranging reform deal aimed at stimulating the German economy and addressing the political rise of the far right.

By 2 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET Updated 2 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET

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According to The Local, Germany's ruling coalition has reached an agreement on a comprehensive package of tax, labour and pension reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the breakthrough on Thursday, stating that the measures are intended to revive the nation's struggling economy.

The government intends for these policy shifts to serve as a strategic response to the country's current economic challenges and the increasing influence of far-right political groups. Further details regarding the specific implementation of the reforms were not provided in the initial report.

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