Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany since May 6, 2025, presented himself in the 2025 election campaign as a determined "doer" who would lead Germany out of the crisis with a "turnaround." His bold campaign promises – from tax cuts and a tough migration policy to the revival of nuclear power – raised high expectations. But in office, Merz faces a pile of rubble: Many of his central promises have been broken or watered down, and concrete successes are lacking. This article contrasts Merz’ campaign statements with his government policy, sheds light on his staging as a "strongman," and shows why his chancellorship has so far been considered disappointing. Based on solid sources, legal texts, and analyses, the report paints a sobering picture of a chancellor who promised more than he could deliver. Campaign promises: The "doer" Merz In the run-up to the 2025 federal election, Friedrich Merz presented himself as the strong man of the CDU, who would lead Germany out of the economic and social crisis… 

In recent years, two prominent German politicians, Robert Habeck and Jens Spahn, have made headlines through questionable decisions and possible violations of legal regulations. Both cases – Habeck's responsibility for the loss of 600 million euros in taxpayer money in the Northvolt scandal and Spahn's involvement in the mask affair during the Corona pandemic – raise questions about transparency, accountability, and compliance in German politics. This report examines the incidents in detail, investigates possible legal violations, and draws parallels between the two politicians, based on solid sources, legal texts, and scientific analyses. The Northvolt scandal: Habeck's million-dollar grave Robert Habeck, former Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Vice-Chancellor, is at the center of one of the biggest financial scandals in recent German history. The focus of criticism is the granting of a 600-million-euro state loan to the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, which was supposed to build a plant in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein. The project was hailed as a beacon of green transformation,… 

The Iranian nuclear program has been at the center of international tensions for decades, and the recent military confrontations between Israel and Iran, which escalated in June 2025, have once again brought the urgency of the issue into focus. Germany's role as a supplier of technical support, particularly through dual-use technologies, raises questions that encompass both ethical and geopolitical dimensions. This report highlights the historical and current involvement of German companies in the Iranian nuclear program, with a focus on dual-use goods, and examines the allegations that economic profits have shaped Germany's export policy for decades. It draws on concrete data, reports, and peer-reviewed studies to provide a nuanced picture. The roots of the Iranian nuclear program date back to the 1950s, when the US supplied a research reactor to the University of Tehran as part of the "Atoms for Peace" program. In the 1970s, under the rule of the Shah…