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Merz state election setback

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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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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