Politics● LowSep 21 · Sep 21, 2026, 9:00 AM
German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · Western Europe
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.
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