Merz Vows to Preserve Coalition After Far-Right, Hard-Left Election Gains
France 24 reports the German chancellor cited the country's democratic future after Sunday's state election results.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition of the center-right CDU and center-left SPD together, according to France 24.
Merz cited the country's "democratic future" after both the far right and hard left made significant gains in Sunday's state elections, the broadcaster reported.
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- Germany's Merz vows to hold ruling coalition together after election gains by far right, hard left — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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