Why the happy face, Merz? Football is just the latest system failing in Germany
Summary
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being mocked online for celebrating the national team's World Cup loss to Paraguay as a supposed show of resilience. Critics say the reaction reflects a broader pattern of systemic failures being spun as strengths in Germany.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is being ridiculed for celebrating the country’s World Cup loss to Paraguay as a show of strength Read Full Article at RT.com
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