Politics● ElevatedSep 18 · Sep 18, 2026, 1:32 PM
German leader under huge pressure as the far-right AfD gains steam
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from CBS News · Western Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing a "crisis of authority and leadership" as immigration concerns fuel a far-right rise.
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