German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for the regional elections not to be used as a "testing ground for angry citizens". The politician made this appeal in reference to the current political context in Germany.
Merz alluded to the possibilities of victory of the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) in the elections taking place on Sunday. Polls on voting intentions attribute around 40% of the votes to the far-right party.
The AfD has been gaining ground in recent electoral processes in Germany, which has generated concern among the country's traditional political forces. This trend reflects a growing sense of dissatisfaction among part of the German electorate.
The high voting intention in favor of the far-right party comes at a time of political tension in Germany, with Merz's government facing significant challenges in its attempt to halt the AfD's rise in the national political landscape.
