Bangladesh, April 12 -- In 2025, Germany stands at a political and economic crossroads. The elevation of Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CSU), to the chancellorship signals a potentially transformative period for the country. But with a fractured electorate, a volatile international context, and mounting domestic pressures, the question remains: can Merz truly lead a “game-changer” government?

The phrase “necessity is the mother of invention,” often attributed to Plato, finds a new home in contemporary German politics. Merzs unexpected success in forming a coalition with the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) ahead of h...