@misc{Jasiński_Łukasz._The_2025.11.20, author={Jasiński, Łukasz.}, copyright={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)}, address={Warsaw}, howpublished={online}, year={2025.11.20}, publisher={The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)}, language={eng}, abstract={Upon taking office as chancellor in May this year, Friedrich Merz announced profound internal reforms and a strengthening of Germany's international position. However, the need for compromise within the coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) limits the chancellor's effectiveness. Meanwhile, economic stagnation and the slow pace of reforms have resulted in growing public dissatisfaction with the government, which is benefiting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).}, title={The first six months of Friedrich Merz's government in Germany}, type={file}, keywords={Niemcy, polityka wewnętrzna, polityka gospodarcza, polityka migracyjna, sytuacja gospodarcza, polityka zagraniczna, koalicja rządowa}, }