German chancellor clinging to power after another loss to far-right AfD
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Europe category. Published on September 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Kate Connolly 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 Europe category. Published on September 21, 2026 • Originally reported by Kate Connolly in Berlin. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Merz seeks to shore up support after CDU loses two state elections and is ejected from Mecklenburg parliament
Germany’s beleaguered leader, Friedrich Merz, has sought to shore up support for his flagging chancellorship among senior members of his conservative party after its drubbing at the polls in two state elections.
Merz, who has vowed his fractious coalition government will plough ahead with an unpopular reform agenda, held an early meeting in Berlin with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leadership on Monday. He dismissed speculation over his position, saying it was vital for the country’s “democratic future” that he and his coalition government remained in place.
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