Friedrich Merz, the future Chancellor of Germany, faces a dual challenge of strengthening the far-right and rescuing the German and European economy. After forming a coalition with the Social Democrats (SPD), Merz aims to reverse the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) while managing internal party criticism. Despite a relatively quick coalition agreement, the CDU/CSU's popularity has declined since the elections, raising concerns about their effectiveness. The coalition's migration policy aims to eliminate illegal immigration and strengthen border controls, but faces skepticism from both coalition partners and the public. The new government must deliver visible results to stabilize its position amidst rising far-right sentiments. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)