Merz Vows to Stay in Office and Push Reforms Despite Election Shock
The German chancellor called his conservative CDU's result in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 'a disaster' but said he would remain party leader and chancellor.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office and push ahead with reforms despite an election setback, according to Anadolu Agency.
Merz called his conservative CDU's poor result in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern "a disaster" but said he would remain both party leader and chancellor, Anadolu Agency reported.
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- German Chancellor Merz vows to stay in office, push reforms despite election shock — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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