"German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told parliament that the country faces a critical moment and that major decisions are to be made about three major threats. Merz cited direct dangers posed to freedom, such as from Russia. In addition, he said, there was pressure on Germany's free-trade economy and the risk of political forces dividing society. Merz told the Bundestag that Germany needed to prepare for sweeping reforms."
""Our country stands at a crossroads this autumn. We all sense it: the decisions ahead are not about small details but fundamental questions," the conservative Christian Democrat leader told lawmakers during the general debate on the chancellor's budget. He said this was about "nothing less than the future of our country how we live, how we live together, how we work, how we do business, and whether our values will endure.""
Germany stands at a critical moment requiring major decisions about national security, economic openness, and social unity. Direct dangers to freedom include threats from Russia while the free-trade economy faces pressure from a new protectionism. Domestic and foreign political forces are questioning unity, disparaging democracy, and attempting to divide society and government. The federal government aims to strengthen resilience and defense capability, deter further aggression, and bring allies and partners closer together. A dense post-summer agenda is underway with calls for perseverance as reforms and focused work continue.
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