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In Germany on 27 April 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Lars Klingbeil faced what Der Spiegel called the coalition's 'week of truth'. Merz said a draft law on health reform is as good as finished, and that health reform and the budget go to the cabinet on Wednesday. The SPD has set red lines on health reform, Klingbeil wants to act more firmly against tax fraud, and Merz sees no emergency justifying new debt 'at the moment'.
On foreign policy, Merz said the US is being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership and lacks a strategy in the Iran war. He also suggested Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave the way for EU membership. Von der Leyen said it is 'too early' to lift Iran sanctions.
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