GERMANY IN CRISIS? Merz Warns Of Economic Collapse And Nationalist Surge | Times Now World
May 9, 2026
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Germany faces mounting economic and political pressure as soaring labour costs, high energy prices, and rising nationalist sentiment shake Europe’s biggest economy. In a sharply worded speech, Merz attacked the “Germany first” narrative and warned against anti-immigration politics, while admitting Germany risks losing competitiveness amid an unresolved post-Russia energy crisis. The remarks come as Berlin faces slowing industrial growth, growing public dissatisfaction, and increasing pressure from the far-right Alternative for Germany. #germany,#merz,#germanyeconomy,#berlin,#afd,#europe,#energycrisis,#russia,#ukrainewar,#germanpolitics,#faright,#economiccrisis,#europeanunion,#nationalism,#industrialdecline,#breakingnews,#geopolitics,#europecrisis,#globalnews,#politics In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #TimesNowWorld #WorldNews #BreakingNews
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