German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts amid far-right advance

From left: Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives with Philipp Amthor, Nina Warken and Carsten Linnemann and for statement about planned personnel changes in his government at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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