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2026-09-23 15:02
Merz on the Ropes in Germany
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Merz on the Ropes in Germany
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First reported by BBC News (Center); 3 outlets over 40h. The left followed 22h later.
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- The New York TimesLean left
As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.
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The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"
Read at bbc.co.uk → - RealClearPoliticsLean right
Recent state elections have been disastrous for Friedrich Merz, who now holds the title of least popular federal chancellor in German history. His Christian Democrat Union (CDU) has suffered catastrophic defeats, while the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to gain strength.
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The New York TimesLean left
Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters
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Merz on the Ropes in Germany
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Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
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