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Germany: AfD victory becomes a nightmare for Chancellor Merz

Euronews Portugal7 September 2026 at 10:17

The far-right anti-immigration AfD's victory in a regional election in eastern Germany has become a political nightmare for Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The electoral result is already causing effects that are being felt all the way to Berlin, increasing pressure on the federal government. The newsletter edition is signed by Angela Skujins, who describes this as a seismic regional election. The AfD's advance in the eastern German regions represents a significant challenge for the stability of Merz's executive.

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