Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'

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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"…

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:54:56 UTC.

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