In Germany, Friedrich Merz wants to revive hope in business circles

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Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) speaks on his return from Washington DC at The Family Business Days 2025 event. Kay Nietfeld / dpa/picture-alliance/MAXPPP

The new German government presented a first package of measures this week to boost private investment. The business leaders it addressed expressed cautious satisfaction, fearing they might not be enough.