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Chancellor Merz's approach to governance—pivoting towards extensive military expenditure and an expansive fiscal policy—stands at a crossroads with German democratic principles. His maneuvering to secure necessary parliamentary approval from a rejected legislature raises pressing questions about democratic integrity and accountability.
As Germany exits one era, the transformation into a financially oriented state prompts further dialogue on the long-term ramifications. Observers note that the industrial decline of past decades could repeat itself, ultimately leaving Germany vulnerable in a complex global landscape dominated by industrial giants.