(ANSA) - BELGRADE, JUL 18 - "We've started an economic turnaround," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said during a summer press conference in Berlin. The CDU Chancellor expressed surprise that so many investors are investing in Germany, noting that the situation has already improved after only ten weeks in office. Merz also reiterated his support for a tougher approach to social policies, stating that "many abuse social measures in Germany." (ANSA).