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Sep 19, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT · career
Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?
A DW analysis of the constitutional mechanisms for removing a German chancellor, written by Jens Thurau.
Sep 18, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT · career
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: SPD seeks to fend off AfD
A DW report on the political landscape in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania ahead of state elections, authored by Jens Thurau.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz's approval ratings are record-low.
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The claim is directly corroborated by the provided evidence. Both excerpts from the DW article mention Merz's record‑low approval ratings and reference the Deutschlandtrend survey conducted by Infratest‑Dimap for ARD, indicating a concrete measurement of public support.
Examine fact check →Chancellor Friedrich Merz's record-low approval ratings have emboldened his opponents.
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Both provided excerpts from DW report that Merz's approval rating is at a record low (13% good job rating) and that this situation has emboldened his opponents, matching the claim word for word.
Examine fact check →There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany.
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The provided article from DW states: "There are three ways to remove a chancellor from office in Germany." No contradictory evidence is presented, and the source is a reputable news outlet.
Examine fact check →For nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state.
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The claim matches the wording in both provided excerpts, which describe the SPD's continuous governance of the northeastern German state for about 30 years.
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