Support for Germany's CDU/CSU drops to 20% with far-right AfD leading polls; upcoming regional elections may reshape political and fintech sector landscapes.
Germany’s Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder resigns amid political tensions; Chancellor Friedrich Merz to nominate Steffen Bilger as successor, with key transport and digital economy decisions pending.
A poll finds 45% of Germans oppose banning the far-right AfD, which leads the CDU/CSU by 8%, signaling political shifts that could impact fintech and digital economy sectors.
Sources close to Chancellor Friedrich Merz deny rumors of his early replacement, stressing constitutional complexities amid political challenges affecting Germany's digital economy.