German regional elections: the CDU's setbacks weaken Friedrich Merz
Two successive poor results are fuelling concerns about the Chancellor's position in Germany and Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing the consequences of new electoral setbacks for the CDU in regional elections, according to RFI.
The conservative party suffered a defeat in Mecklenburg-Pomerania on Sunday 20 September. RFI puts this result two weeks after a strong victory for the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt and sees it as confirmation of a trend against the CDU.
The report said the results also raise questions in Europe about Merz's political strength. The excerpt provided does not provide national polling data or immediate institutional consequences for his government.
Sources
- Élections en Allemagne: comment la débâcle de la CDU aux régionales fragilise Friedrich Merz à l’international — RFI — Français
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