German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance

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1. Philadelphia Inquirer

   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to strengthen his government against far-right advance ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

   Published Jul 24, 2026

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   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to strengthen his government against far-right advance

2. The Republic

   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts amid far-right advance ↗ (opens The Republic)

   Published Jul 24, 2026

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   BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled top posts on Friday as he tries to boost the fortunes of his deeply unpopular government ahead of regional elections in which a far-right party could get its first state governor.

3. WHEC Rochester

   German leader Merz reshuffles top posts as he tries to counter far-right advance ↗ (opens WHEC Rochester)

   Published Jul 24, 2026

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   German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government. He aims to improve its fortunes ahead of regional elections where a far-right party might gain a state governor.

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