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Merz urges CDU discipline amid leadership pressure; homeownership hits 20-year low
Deutsche Welle·DE·1 day ago
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for party discipline as internal pressure over his leadership mounts, signaling potential instability within the ruling CDU. Separately, Germany's homeownership rate fell to its lowest in 20 years, reflecting structural housing market challenges. The political friction could complicate coalition governance and economic reform momentum.