WorldPingTwo German states are heading to the polls today – in Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay on
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WorldPingExit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
WorldPingMerz plans to stay in office despite his party's losses in two state elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
WorldPingFar-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin Germany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to stay in office and fight for future-proofing economic changes despite heavy losses…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
WorldPingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
WorldPingGerman voters have delivered a fresh setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in two key regional elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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