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Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?
Sep 20, 2026, 12:06 AM CDT
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents. There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.
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No explanation of what the three removal mechanisms are, no data on Merz’s approval ratings, no political background or timeline, and no reference to the German Basic Law provisions.
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