Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right state win but vows to stay course

Author: news24.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Germany

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Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right state win but vows to stay course

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU), expressed his shock at the victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in regional elections. Despite this setback, he reaffirmed his commitment to continue his party's political course. Merz emphasized the importance of staying true to democratic values in the face of the far-right's rise.

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