Germany's Conservatives Rally Behind Merz as Fuel Prices Squeeze Households
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All eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz to lead the party, urging it to focus on rebuilding public trust.
At the same time, Germany's coalition government is considering rapid relief measures. Record fuel prices are putting growing pressure on households.