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Berlin, Jan 6 (IANS) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said restoring economic growth will be the government’s main priority in 2026, after acknowledging that earlier steps have not been enough to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness.In a letter sent at the start of the year to members of his governing coalition, Merz described the economic outlook as “very critical in some areas,” according to a document cited by German news agency dpa.In 2026, Germany would need to focus on decisive political a…