Germany: Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future weakened after series of electoral setbacks
After a historic defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, two regional elections on Sunday could compound the difficulties of Germany's chancellor, according to RFI.
In Germany, a question has dominated political debate for several days: how much longer will Chancellor Friedrich Merz remain at the helm of the country? According to RFI, the Christian Democratic leader suffered a significant electoral setback nearly two weeks ago in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far right recorded a victory described as historic.
According to the same source, two other regional elections were scheduled for Sunday, with results expected to be potentially difficult for the CDU, Friedrich Merz's party.
RFI reports that these successive setbacks are fueling growing speculation in Germany about a possible replacement of the chancellor, described as unpopular by several observers cited by the media.
The RFI article does not specify at this stage what succession scenario could emerge within the CDU, or the timeline for any internal party decisions.
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