Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing leadership pressure after his party, the CDU, suffered significant losses in regional elections. The far-right AfD party doubled its support in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, signaling a major shift in the German political landscape.
Why it matters
The rise of the far-right in Germany and the weakening of traditional center-right parties could have profound implications for European political stability and policy direction.
Good morning and welcome to our Europe live blog, where we’ll start in Germany after a bruising night for Friedrich Merz’s party.
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