German parliament vote on pensions tests Merz’s authority

BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to control his unruly coalition faces a test on Friday when parliament votes on a pensions bill that stirred a revolt by younger members of his own conservative party. Fears the revolt could lead to the bill’s defeat, endangering the survival of the coalition, appear to have eased after the opposition Left party said it would abstain. But the dispute has revived doubts about Merz’s ability to manage his party, potentially leaving him dependent on the opposition to get the package through parliament.

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