German regional election losses leave Chancellor Friedrich Merz's political survival in doubt
The CDU lost regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, compounding a recent defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, according to France 24.
Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has lost regional elections in the German states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, France 24 reported.
The defeats follow a heavy victory for the far right in Saxony-Anhalt, which had already been characterized as a setback for the chancellor's policies, according to the broadcaster. France 24 questioned whether Merz can survive these two additional electoral setbacks.
Sources
- Élections en Allemagne : la survie de Friedrich Merz ne tient plus qu’à un fil — France 24 — Français
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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