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Holger Schmieding, the Berenberg bank’s chief economist, said: “Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival.”
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Holger Schmieding, chief economist at Berenberg bank, stated that Friedrich Merz is fighting for his political survival in September 2026.
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News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-21",
    "person": "Holger Schmieding",
    "organization": "Berenberg bank"
}
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Politics Economy Germany
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 4:06 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows
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https://theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/21/german-state-election-humiliation-friedrich-merz-borrowed-time-cdu-unrest-grows

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces growing unrest within his CDU party after disastrous state election results, including a historic loss in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to the far-right AfD. Despite his vow to continue, many believe Merz is on borrowed time.

Germany Friedrich Merz CDU AfD State Elections Political Crisis Far-right European Politics

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