Germany’s Merz booed at major trade union congress
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-13 00:31 UTC+10:00
Section: Elections
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Germany, Labour & Workers, Elections, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a hostile reception at a major trade union congress in Berlin on Tuesday, with delegates repeatedly heckling and booing him as he defended painful economic reforms.
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