Germany's coalition government fractures over pension and economic reforms

Friedrich Merz's German coalition government is deadlocked over economic reform measures, with Chancellor Merz citing mathematical necessity for pension changes while SPD Labor Minister Bärbel Bas opposes the approach. The government's approval rating has fallen to record lows as the coalition members clash over how to restore economic stability. Germany's economic stagnation and internal political divisions make this reform impasse consequential for the eurozone's largest economy. The outcome will likely determine whether Merz's coalition survives or collapses.