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- 1Germany's 'zombie chancellor' holds on to power▼The political walking dead: Germany’s zombie chancellor
German commentary is again describing the country's leader as a 'zombie chancellor' — a head of government still in office but without a working mandate or governing majority, kept alive only by political inertia. The phrase captures frustration in Germany and abroad that Berlin's leadership is effectively caretaking while real decisions wait, and it revives a debate familiar from other European countries where lame-duck leaders have lingered in office.
- 2Fusion roundup: Helion temperature record and Inertia's $450M raise●Fusion roundup: Helion sets temperature record; Inertia raises $450M
Helion Energy has reportedly set a new temperature record in its fusion development work, while fusion startup Inertia has raised $450 million in funding. The twin developments point to continued momentum in the private fusion sector, with companies making progress on both technical milestones and large-scale investment as the race toward commercial fusion power intensifies.
- 3Why Pope Leo cannot bring peace to the Catholic Church●Why Leo can’t bring peace to the Church His inertia won’t quell mass discontent
Pope Leo is facing mounting discontent within the Catholic Church, with critics arguing his cautious, inactive approach to leadership will fail to calm deep divisions over the Church's direction. A new commentary contends that inertia alone cannot resolve tensions between reformers and traditionalists, warning that the pontiff's reluctance to act risks letting factional grievances fester rather than healing them.