German Coalition Under Pressure as SPD Faces Decline and Calls for Reform

The German government, led by Merz's coalition, is under pressure to implement major reforms, with its SPD partner weakened after recent state election defeats and facing calls to become a reform party with economic competence to address its decline and voter concerns, as the Chancellor is urged to end the 'grace period' for the SPD and address voter worries to prevent driving them to the AfD.