"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 faces a critical moment requiring major decisions on three primary threats: direct dangers to freedom, pressure on the free-trade economy, and political forces seeking to divide society. Preparation for sweeping reforms is necessary to secure the country's future, including how people live, work, and conduct business. Strengthening resilience and defense capability is required to deter aggression and to bring allies and partners closer together. A new protectionism challenges open markets. The federal government is pursuing a dense agenda after a short summer break and calls for public perseverance as reforms begin.
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