Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

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What happened

Merz plans to stay in office despite his party's losses in two state elections.

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:22:15 UTC.

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  1. Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms

  2. Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'

  3. Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat

  4. Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat

  5. Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections

  6. Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat

  7. German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on

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