Merz’s Test: CDU’s Crisis and AfD Surge | Global News

Eight German state premiers are rallying behind Friedrich Merz as the CDU faces mounting pressure after a historic AfD surge in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right party took first place — a blow that has triggered Merz’s fiery condemnation and legal threats from the AfD. Despite internal debates and looming state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, where polls hint at further AfD gains, the premiers insist on unity and stability, urging Merz to focus on governance. With his track record of overcoming political hurdles and a long-standing ambition for chancellorship, Merz remains defiant — and unlikely to step down anytime soon.

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