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First published 3 hours ago (Oct 17, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC) · latest update Oct 17, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
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Germany · 1Cross-referenced facts
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Merz sieht ohne Reformen keine Chance bei Bundestagswahl - Warnung an SPD: "Es gibt Grenzen" - n-tv.de.
Merz defends reform course and warns coalition partner SPD.
JU Germany Day - Merz promises Junger Union a tight reform course - politics.
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Der Spiegel
Germany · Independent
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/friedrich-merz-bei-der-jungen-union-der-…
n-tv.de
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
n-tv.de/politik/Merz-sieht-ohne-Reformen-keine-Chance-bei-Bundestags…
tagesschau.de
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/merz-junge-union-104.html
SZ.de
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/ju-deutschlandtag-merz-verspricht-junger-union-straf…