German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:43:25 UTC.

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  2. German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam

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  7. Sweden's centre-left leader Andersson tasked with forming government after election

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