German Pensions Bill Passes Amid Party Rebellion

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a big test.

His government is voting on a bill to keep pension levels the same.

But some younger members of his own party don't like it.

They say it's not fair for younger people.

The opposition party, the Left, says they won't vote against it, which helps.

But this fight shows that Merz might have trouble controlling his party.

If he can't get enough votes, it could make his job even harder.

Some people are worried about Germany's economy and military.

Others think this could help a far-right party called AfD.

Merz is not very popular right now, and his party's support is going down.