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Merz Calls State Election a 'Disaster' but Vows to Stay On

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called state election results a "disaster" for his centre-right CDU after exit polls showed damaging losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, where the party finished behind far-right and far-left rivals. Despite growing pressure, Merz vowed to stay in office and press ahead with reforms. The far-right Alternative for Germany made significant gains.

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Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’ NYTimes – World
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure on Sunday after his center-right party finished behind far-right and far-left parties in state elections in the east.

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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay onBBC News – World
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German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

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Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’NYTimes – World
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Germany’s Merz Vows to Stay After Another State Election ‘Disaster’

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure on Sunday after his center-right party finished behind far-right and far-left parties in state elections in the east.

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Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeatNPR – World
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Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.

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Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'Sky News – World
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Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'

Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

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