German chancellor meets CDU leaders to shore up support after more defeats
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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.
Friedrich Merz clinging to power after Christian Democratic Union loses two state elections
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)’s leadership on Monday.
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