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Germany's far-right AfD victory complicates Merz's policy reform plans

Germany Alternative for Germany (AfD)Friedrich Merz September 2026

The strong showing of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) far-right party has forced mainstream German parties to form coalition governments to exclude the far-right from power, constraining Chancellor Friedrich Merz's reform agenda, according to reports dated 8–9 September 2026.

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The rise of the Alternative for Germany has forced Germany's mainstream parties to work together in coalition to exclude the far right from power.