Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle

FILE PHOTO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on during a press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron (not pictured) at Schloss Augustusburg in Bruehl, Germany, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo

FRANKFURT, ⁠July 19 (Reuters) - German ⁠Chancellor Friedrich Merz ‌said on Sunday he may now potentially ​have an ⁠opportunity for ⁠changes to his cabinet, ⁠a ‌statement coming ⁠after the resignation of a ​top ‌politician over the ⁠weekend.

"It ​could be an opportunity," he ⁠said told broadcaster ​ZDF when asked about potential cabinet ⁠changes.

"This could be an opportunity to reconsider the ​composition ⁠of the federal ​government," he ‌said.

(Reporting by ​Tom SimsEditing by Kirsten Donovan)