German top economists urge Merz to enact painful reforms to revive growth
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-05-27 22:31 UTC+10:00
Section: Economic performance
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Europe, Economy & Finance, Germany, Tax & Budget, Elections, Business & Economy
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BERLIN — Leading German economists warned Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday to rein in soaring social spending, saying the costs risk plunging Europe’s largest economy into prolonged stagnation.
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