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Rebel Christian Democrats threaten Friedrich Merz’s coalition
Baden-Württemberg’s election is overshadowed by worries over deindustrialisation
Apocalyptic warnings by mainstream politicians are doomed to fail
Defence spending may kickstart economic recovery, but it will take a while
Its endless bureaucratic rules trap would-be reformers
The defeat of the Christian Democrats is a poor sign for Friedrich Merz
