Germany: Friedrich Merz fights for survival after election defeats

Pressure is mounting on Chancellor Friedrich Merz after his CDU's defeats in two state elections, which saw more gains for the far-right AfD. In the capital Berlin, the socialist Left Party finished first. Follow DW.

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21 Sept 2026, 07:23 UTC

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21 Sept 2026, 08:24 UTC

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