Germany’s World Cup Exit Signals a Domestic Governance Crisis
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Germany’s 2026 World Cup defeat to Paraguay is framed as a symptom of broader governance problems: a faltering economy with auto-sector layoffs, weak growth, and stalled reforms, alongside low public approval for Chancellor Merz and rising support for the AfD. While some observers caution against fatalism, they note that only limited reforms—like a pension overhaul—offer a path forward.
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