Merz Calls Northeastern German State Election Result a ‘Disaster’ as AfD Surges
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) finished first in state elections in the country’s northeast, exit polls showed, handing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party its worst result since 1949. “It’s a disaster,” Mr Merz said after the projections were released. He nevertheless signalled that he would remain in office and press ahead with his reform […]
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Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) finished first in state elections in the country’s northeast, exit polls showed, handing Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservative party its worst result since 1949. “It’s a disaster,” Mr Merz said after the projections were released. He nevertheless signalled that he would remain in office and press ahead with his reform […]
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- September 20, 2026
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- Abdiwahab Ahmed