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Merz disappoints everyone, but not us

opinion-review · 2026-05-28

Friedrich Merz is widely seen as a failure: unable to govern, communicate, strategize, or break bureaucratic inertia. The editorial notes that they never expected much from him, so they are not disappointed. His time at Blackrock does not count as private sector experience.

Key facts

  • Friedrich Merz is considered a failure as chancellor.
  • He is criticized for inability to govern, communicate, strategize, or break bureaucracy.
  • The editorial team at Freitag was never disappointed because they had low expectations.
  • Merz's role at Blackrock is not seen as relevant private sector experience.

Entities

Institutions

  • Blackrock
  • Freitag

Locations

  • Germany

Sources