Merz Meets CDU Leadership to Shore Up Support After State Election Losses
The Guardian reports the German chancellor is seeking to steady his coalition after his party's defeats in two state votes.
The Guardian reports that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with senior leaders of his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Berlin on Monday, seeking to shore up support after the party's losses in two state elections.
According to the report, Merz has vowed that his coalition government will continue pursuing an agenda the outlet describes as unpopular, despite what it calls a drubbing at the polls.
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- German chancellor meets CDU leaders to shore up support after more defeats — The Guardian — World
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