Is Merz Right About The EU?

Germany’s conservatives are turning up the pressure on Ursula von der Leyen and the European Commission. Led by Friedrich Merz, they’re demanding major cuts to EU regulation and even proposing new powers to limit Brussels. What started as an alliance inside the EU is now showing clear cracks. So why is Germany pushing back against the EU—and what could this mean for Europe’s future? In this video, we break down the growing conflict and what happens next.