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Despite "More Terrifying" Polls: According to Merz, Union Leader Frei Has Never Thought About Retreat

Summary by Der Tagesspiegel
The survey values of Friedrich Merz are in the cellar, a majority of Germans consider the chancellor to be numbered. In "Markus Lanz" Thorsten Frei asserts that Merz had never considered a retreat.

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The survey values of Friedrich Merz are in the cellar, a majority of Germans consider the chancellor to be numbered. In "Markus Lanz" Thorsten Frei asserts that Merz had never considered a retreat.

·Berlin, Germany
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Friedrich Merz is now chancellor for 15 months. In the face of devastating survey values, not a few observers have doubts as to whether he will remain for a long time. He himself is at least convinced of this, says one who knows him well.

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In the ZDF broadcast "Markus Lanz" the head of the Union's political group jumps to the side of his Federal Chancellor. To the question whether Merz had never thought about a retreat despite all criticism, Thorsten Frei answers with "No" – and points to difficult conditions.

·Berlin, Germany
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Zeit OnlineZeit Online
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Here you can find information on the topic "Federal Government". Read now "Head of Union Party Frei: Retreat never a topic for Merz.

·Germany
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Westdeutsche Allgemeine ZeitungWestdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
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Thorsten Frei cites the survey figures for "Lanz" "terrible" – but rejects the debate about the Chancellor's leave.

·Essen, Germany
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The survey values are in the basement, the criticism of the chancellor is great. Has Friedrich Merz ever thought about a retreat? Someone who is close to him answers this question.

·Leipzig, Germany
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Zeit Online broke the news in Germany on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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