Dr. Friedrich Merz and the heat in Germany
- Jost Sagasser M.A.
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Yesterday I attended an opening of a contemporary art exhibition at a castle near Lassan . Today I read about rumors of Chancellor Dr. Friedrich Merz's resignation.
Germany's path under Merz
My opinion on this is clear: Despite all the criticism of Dr. Merz, one should bear in mind that he was the first chancellor after Gerhard Schröder to begin reforming our state and putting it on a new footing. Pensions, migration, the armed forces, the economy, the EU, and international trade agreements with South America and India, as a response to protectionist tendencies worldwide, are all parts of his far-sighted agenda that have been implemented or are about to take effect.
Reforms take effect later and require persistent implementation.
Such a profound approach takes time to bear fruit, to be successful, and to become visible in its efficiency. Doom and gloom, which I myself sometimes engage in, create an atmosphere of uncertainty and hesitancy in the country. These attitudes are poison for social cohesion and our responsible, hegemonic position in Europe. Crucially important, long-term, and potentially costly investments in our country's infrastructure were made by Merz and his coalition partner, the SPD, right at the beginning of his term in May 2025. Buildings must be constructed before traffic can flow over them – the effects of demographic change are palpable everywhere. In my view, the tasks of keeping our country competitive and modernizing it are extensive. :D
Politics in Germany and possible outcomes
I therefore appeal to the Chancellor of our country to remain in office and to pursue the tasks at hand with his usual dedication, discipline, and conviction. The alternative to the Merz government would likely be a government that has enshrined a different sense of responsibility for Germany in its platform. I mean a government led by the AfD. In my view, this would severely damage our country's position within Europe and its standing in the world. Isolation, a further decline in the economy, and a lack of foreign investment would likely be the result. It would also probably drive more and more people into unemployment. Above all, in my opinion, this party fuels the aforementioned fears and
This provokes a climate of antagonism. That is precisely the opposite of what our country needs right now. Similar to the period after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, what is needed now is a mood in the country that fosters trust in politics, promotes progress at home, and encourages personal development. This image alone demonstrates that a far-right government cannot be responsible for creating this atmosphere.
Administration – restructured through AI?
In my view, further reform is needed for some structures in the German state system that still date back to Prussian times or the imperial era in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These structures, which I believe exist from this period and are no longer viable, require further reform.
In my view, the current over-regulation of public affairs needs reform. I believe that in a few years this task could be transferred to artificial intelligence, for example. Mr. Merz, hats off to you for the path you've chosen, and best of luck for the future. ;D
