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Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
Merz plans to stay in office despite his party's losses in two state elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ABC News
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
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- Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:26:21 UTC.
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Germany’s Merz admits ‘disaster’ in state elections, vows to press ahead with reforms
Exit polls show 'disaster' for Merz' CDU party in two state elections
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
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