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Merz’s election setback: What it means for Germany?

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What happened

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany.

Key facts

  • German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:02:19 UTC.

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