# Merz admits German government lacks support

https://mins.news/en/item/46939

- TASS, 2026-09-05 20:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183239

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his party was dissatisfied with its polling results and acknowledged that he personally felt discouraged by the criticism directed at him. He said the government was not receiving the support needed to lead Germany effectively over the long term, while recalling why the previous government had needed to be replaced.

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