Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Deborah Cole in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) category. Published on September 20, 2026 • Originally reported by Deborah Cole in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Far-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin
Germany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to stay in office and fight for future-proofing economic reforms despite heavy losses for his conservatives in two state elections, one to the far right and the other to a leftwing party.
Preliminary results indicated Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) tallied just over the 5% threshold to enter the state parliament in the coastal region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, its worst-ever state score, which he called a “disaster”.
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