Germany: Chancellor Merz faces difficult days ahead after far-right AfD and Left Party election wins
DW · 22 Sep 2026

Germany: Chancellor Merz faces difficult days ahead after far-right AfD and Left Party election wins

Germany's far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party gained ground in recent state elections, while the centrist parties lost support. The biggest loser is Chancellor Friedrich Merz.


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