Germany's chancellor Friedrich Merz has lost public support by avoiding key reforms and running a timid, risk-averse agenda, leaving voters frustrated and opening space for opposition parties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/23/world/germanys-leader-is-failing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #friedrichmerz #germany #germaneconomy #cdu #greens #afd #spd