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Fact-Check Scrutinizes Merz’s Claims During ARD Summer Interview

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced scrutiny after making inaccurate historical claims during his widely watched ARD summer television interview. The broadcast served as a platform for Merz to criticize the outgoing coalition while prompting independent fact-checkers to verify his statements.

30 Aug, 20:01 — 30 Aug, 20:01
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Fact check: Germany's Merz misstates record in ARD interview

Migration, debt and electric vehicles: Chancellor Friedrich Merz made several misleading claims in his ARD summer interview. DW Fact check reviewed them live.

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faz30 Aug, 17:10First to report

Deutschland-Liveblog: Merz nutzt Sommerinterview für Kritik an Merkel-Regierung

tagesschau30 Aug, 17:23

Das ARD-Sommerinterview mit Bundeskanzler und CDU-Chef Merz im Faktencheck

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DW30 Aug, 20:01Latest update

Fact check: Germany's Merz misstates record in ARD interview

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