Analyst Says German Chancellor Merz in 'Fragile' Position After AfD Election Gains
Sorbonne professor Hans Stark said Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in a very fragile situation after the far-right AfD won a second regional election in as many weeks, according to France 24.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has claimed to have become the country's new "people's party" after winning its second regional election in as many weeks, according to France 24.
The far-left party also gained ground, winning its third regional election with a recent victory in Berlin, the broadcaster reported.
Hans Stark, a professor of contemporary German civilization at Sorbonne University, told France 24 that Chancellor Friedrich Merz is now in "a very, very fragile situation," adding that no obvious candidate has emerged to replace him.
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- Sorbonne Professor Hans Stark: 'Merz is in a very, very fragile situation' — France 24 — English
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