Merz warns of 'immense consequences' if coalition collapses
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz has delivered a stern warning to the Union and SPD parties, stressing that 'all of Europe depends on stability in Germany' and cautioning against the 'immense consequences' of a coalition break. This comes as reports indicate the German coalition government is facing a crisis and could potentially collapse.
In other political developments, the Left Party has taken legal action against Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche before the Constitutional Court, citing a statement made after the Berlin election and an expropriation video. Meanwhile, a study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation suggests that the AfD is acting in a manner contrary to the German constitution.
Economically, an interactive calculator is now available to help households assess how much more expensive the upcoming winter could be due to rising energy prices for petrol, gas, and heating oil. Separately, a court bailiff has seized assets from the online pharmacy 'DocMorris' in Germany due to unpaid fines.