Merz Faces Political Peril After State Election Rout
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These losses weaken Merz's coalition and could trigger a leadership challenge, destabilizing German politics ahead of federal decisions on Ukraine and the economy.
Friedrich Merz's CDU suffered significant losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state elections, with exit polls showing the party ejected from the Mecklenburg parliament. The far-right AfD made further gains, intensifying pressure on the chancellor's leadership.
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The Guardian
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BBC News
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The Guardian
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