Merz faces mounting pressure within CDU after another state election setback
The German chancellor has vowed to continue pursuing his economic recovery program despite weak results in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, according to the Guardian.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within his own Christian Democratic Union after poor results in Sunday's state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Guardian reported.
According to the paper, Merz described the outcome as a "disaster" and delivered a televised speech shortly after polls closed, pledging to remain in office and continue his economic recovery program.
The Guardian said the results have intensified unrest within the CDU and raised questions about Merz's political standing.
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- Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows — The Guardian — World
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