PoliticsNotablePartialDeveloping
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Union discontent with Merz grows; Söder seen as stabilizing influence
FAZ·DE·about 6 hours ago
Bavarian CSU leader Söder publicly stated the CSU is not pushing for Chancellor Merz's dismissal, amid internal CDU unrest and speculation. This clarifies CSU's position but leaves the source of the rumors and the stability of Merz's chancellorship uncertain. The denial may temporarily ease coalition tensions but signals ongoing instability within the governing bloc.