PoliticsWhat Merz’s Cabinet Reshuffle Reveals About His Leadership

An improvised cabinet reshuffle by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backfired. Political egos and lingering resentment within his party are raising questions about whether the episode could undermine the stability of his government. Merz holds only a narrow 12-vote majority in parliament as he seeks to advance several reform packages. The tensions may also benefit the far-right Alternative for Germany, which is already leading nationwide polls.