Merz pledges CDU-SPD unity to defend democracy after state-election shocks
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to keep the CDU-SPD governing coalition intact to safeguard Germany’s democratic future after defeats in two state elections, calling the results a historic turning point and a disaster for the CDU. While AfD gains in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and significant votes for Die Linke in Berlin complicate governance, Merz asserted the coalition would remain in place amid pressure and amid ongoing talk of leadership changes, arguing the shifts reflect a broader transformation of Germany’s party system.
- Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for sake of Germany's 'democratic future' BBC
- For the first time, Merz's CDU is out of a German state parliament after AfD won. Axios
- Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections Reuters
- German voters turn to left and far-right as 'disaster' for ruling CDU threatens pro-growth reforms CNBC
- AfD makes gains in elections but has no government option DW.com
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