German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced mounting pressure on September 21-23, 2026, following the far-right AfD's second major electoral victory in eastern Germany and far-left gains in Berlin. Merz warned of a 'profound transformation' of the country's political landscape.
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German chancellor under pressure following AfD’s second electoral victory in the east and far-left wins in Berlin
Germany’s Merz hits out at ‘destructive’ forces as he fights for survival—Merz said the EU’s most populous country was undergoing a “profound transformation of the political party system” that he said… www.ft.com/content/e406... @chassnews.bsky.social @financialtimes.com Chancellor defensive after AfD’s second electoral victory in the east and far left wins in Berlin