German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:32:17 UTC.

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