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Merz speaks to trade unions and new government in Offenbach

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Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a speech. He speaks at a meeting of trade unions. Merz wants to improve the economy in Germany. He says: Only a strong economy helps everyone. He plans changes for the health insurance. Everyone must do something for these changes. Some people at the meeting are not happy. They boo. But Merz likes the work of the unions. Jens Spahn wants to save money. He suggests less money for state support.

Offenbach has a new government. The SPD and the CDU now work together. They sign a contract. The parties want to solve important tasks. These are housing, schools and safety. The economy in the city shall grow. Andreas Bruszynski from the CDU is the new mayor. Felix Schwenke from the SPD remains the head mayor.

A new survey shows: Alexander Dobrindt is popular. He goes up in the list of politicians. Boris Pistorius is on rank 1. Friedrich Merz loses support. He is on the last rank. In Lower Austria, sick people wait for help. It is about the disease ME/CFS. Many people are very tired. They cannot work. A new centre for these sick people is planned. But there is no date for the opening yet.

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Definitions

Trade union
A group of workers. They fight for better pay and good work conditions.
Coalition contract
A written paper between parties. It says how they rule a city together.
Subvention
Money from the state for certain projects or companies.
ME/CFS
A serious physical illness. People feel very tired.

People

Friedrich Merz
A German politician. He is the chancellor.
Alexander Dobrindt
A German politician. Many people like him.
Andreas Bruszynski
A politician from the CDU. He is a new mayor.
Felix Schwenke
A politician from the SPD. He is the head mayor.

Locations

Offenbach
A city in Germany.
Lower Austria
A state in the country Austria.

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Kann Merz Arbeits- und Sozialpolitik? Wie er den DGB von sich überzeugen will

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