German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed his commitment to reforms and supports the coalition with the Social Democrats

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared on Wednesday that he will continue the reforms and rejected any alternative to his coalition with the center-left Social Democrats (SPD).

At an event of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in his hometown, Arnsberg, Merz stated that Germany has the potential for a new beginning and is determined to make this possible through his government. Although the media has speculated about possible replacements for the chancellorship, Merz did not comment on these rumors. He emphasized that public perception suggests that Germany is "completely blocked" and unable to change, but he promised to counter this idea. Merz stressed that there is no realistic alternative to the current coalition and urged Germans to have more confidence in the future.