Merz promised to resurrect Germany's economy and restore its global stature. Six months on, his grand vision has yielded a masterclass in failure with a paralyzed coalition, his own party's youth in open rebellion, and the only thing booming being the speculation that his government will implode.
So much for becoming the engine of growth the world looks upon with admiration. It seems the only thing Merz has successfully energized is the far-right opposition.