# Merz vows to leverage German economic strength to revive investment

https://mins.news/en/item/107001

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-19 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-19/merz-vows-to-tap-german-economic-strength-to-revive-investments?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad6a808ab53aa0001d9a85a

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe could harness its strengths to overcome economic malaise. He reiterated plans to boost investment in areas including artificial intelligence and overhaul Germany’s social welfare system.

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