7 May | Euro

Germany's newly elected chancellor launches economic reset amid political divisions

Germany's newly elected chancellor launches economic reset amid political divisions

Friedrich Merz initially failed to secure the parliamentary support required to become Germany’s next chancellor, Bloomberg reported. However, after hours of deliberation with constitutional scholars, he ultimately secured the support of 316 out of 630 lawmakers, clinching a slim majority. Merz downplayed the significance of the initial defeat, acknowledging the fractured coalition but reaffirming his commitment to reviving the German economy.

Merz’s administration now has the authority to accelerate infrastructure spending on roads, rail lines, and bridges. In March, a 500-billion-euro ($567 billion) infrastructure fund was established through a cross-party agreement involving the conservatives, Social Democrats, and Greens. Additionally, amendments have been made to Germany's constitutional debt limits to facilitate such spending measures.

According to Bloomberg, these moves have sparked a backlash among the public. After years of budget austerity, the pivot to deficit spending has eroded public trust in the politician, a trend reflected by recent opinion polls in Germany as reported by Bloomberg.

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