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2026-09-22 16:48
German Chancellor Merz fights to survive historic election defeat
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Exit Polls Show Merz's Party Suffering Heavy Losses in 2 German State Elections - Newsmax
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- NBC NewsLean left
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a struggle to stabilize his position and keep his agenda on track Monday after voters inflicted two more defeats on his party, ejecting it from a state legislature for the first time in its eight-decade history.
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The AfD won its second first-place result in state elections this year, bringing the party closer to regional power than any far-right party since WWII.
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The Hill's White House columnist talks to Washington Correspondent Drew Petrimoulx about the recent losses for German Chancellor Merz in state elections. He also discusses the rise of the AfD and other right-wing parties in Europe.
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Chancellor acknowledges disastrous state election results but vow to push on is likely to further alienate voters, and his own party
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The HillCenter
German Chancellor Merz suffers losses in state elections; Is his leadership in question?
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Merz Pushes On Despite Latest German Election Humiliation
Read at realclearpolitics.com →NBC NewsLean left
German Chancellor Merz fights to survive historic election defeat
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German Far-Right Expands Gains in ‘Disaster’ State Elections for Chancellor Merz
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Merz clings on after German election 'disaster' - Reuters
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German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
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Germany’s Merz struggles to stay on track after humiliating regional election defeat - AP News
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Merz's CDU collapses in German regional elections 'disaster'
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Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
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Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
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Exit Polls Show Merz's Party Suffering Heavy Losses in 2 German State Elections - Newsmax
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