Merz Sees ‘Giant Leap’ on Reforms as Coalition Meets in Berlin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his governing coalition is confident it will deliver a comprehensive reform package this week. Leaders are meeting in Berlin to draft a legislative blueprint, but no specific policy measures or numbers were provided. The update is likely incremental for markets absent concrete fiscal or regulatory details.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said his governing coalition is confident it will deliver a comprehensive reform package this week. Leaders are meeting in Berlin to draft a legislative blueprint, but no specific policy measures or numbers were provided. The update is likely incremental for markets absent concrete fiscal or regulatory details.