Merz’s New Year’s speech tackles thorny problems with warfare in Ukraine and industrial stagnation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivers his first New Year’s speech, addressing the war in Ukraine, economic instability, and ties with the US.

Chapter Breakdown
0:00 Michaela Küfner, DW Chief Political Editor, on Merz’s inability to reach German audiences
5:04 Merz’s full New Year’s speech

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