Friedrich Merz has been in office for a year. Since then, the German government’s internal EU coordination has improved – but it still lacks a vision for the future of Europe that could serve as a political guideline.
JULIAN PLOTTKA takes stock of German leadership in the EU under Friedrich Merz.
In May 2026, votes in the EP resembled those of times past: with majorities based on the cooperation of EPP, S&D and Renew, no votes decided by the far right, and a fine example of a very broad supermajority.
By NICOLAI VON ONDARZA
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