Far‑right gains pressure German coalition led by Merz to deliver policy promises

Politico.eu reports a rapid rise in far‑right voter support across Germany. The increase places the coalition headed by Friedrich Merz under heightened scrutiny. Coalition partners are now urged to implement promised reforms more swiftly. Economic and immigration policies are identified as key areas of pressure. Opposition parties claim the coalition risks conceding to extremist demands. The government has pledged to balance reform with democratic safeguards. Analysts warn that failure to act could erode the coalition’s credibility. Upcoming parliamentary sessions will test the coalition’s ability to meet expectations.