Merz's Crisis Deepens Amid CDU Fallout | Europe News

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his toughest political crisis yet after top CDU figure Jens Spahn, a vocal opponent of surrogacy, welcomed a child via surrogacy in the U.S.—a move that clashes with German law and party stance. Merz attempted to defuse the fallout with a leadership reshuffle, but the maneuver backfired, exposing deep fractures within the CDU. Key ministers were abruptly sidelined, resignations followed, and internal dissent has reached unprecedented levels. With crucial state elections looming in September, Merz is under pressure to deliver reforms and regain trust—or risk being replaced. Behind closed doors, the party is already debating not just whether he’ll stay, but when and how he’ll go. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/836a441463102016