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Merz promptly set out to pre-empt any revolt, combatively insisting he would carry on as chancellor with the support of party barons.
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Friedrich Merz promptly sought to prevent a revolt by insisting he would continue as chancellor with the support of party leaders.
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The editorial board
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-21"
}
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Politics Germany
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October 1, 2026 at 7:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 7:06 AM (1 week ago)

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces party revolt after election defeats
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https://ft.com/content/f0b37ddf-3a4f-4631-b664-887b0cdd281c

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under immense pressure after his CDU party suffered significant losses in regional elections, including being wiped out in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The defeats have sparked speculation about his leadership, with many questioning his ability to lead the party forward.

German Politics CDU Friedrich Merz Regional Elections Political Leadership AfD

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