"Don't take it as a transfer, but we have become too wrapped up in an atmosphere of prosperity. I am the first chancellor in 20 years to say directly: our illusion of prosperity will not last. We have to react and change much more than before," Merz told German media.
Merc said that the majority of the population, including political circles, underestimate what is happening in the world right now, Srna reports.
He assessed that the situation is very complex and that it will not be possible to live as before, and he particularly drew attention to the fact that Germans often take sick leave.
He pointed out that reforms of the pension system, healthcare and tax systems are necessary, Sputnik reports.
