German Government Proposes Pro-Growth Reforms Amid Economic Slump
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Friedrich Merz, German Government
Germany
July 2026
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz to present pro-growth reforms to the cabinet. Measures include labor-market flexibility and red tape reduction. Economic data shows the impact of the Iran war on German manufacturing.
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