Politics● ElevatedSep 20 · Sep 20, 2026, 8:45 PM
Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a disaster , as far - right surge again
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Chancellor Merz has described German state election results as a disaster, following another surge by the far-right. This reflects significant political shifts and concerns within Germany.
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