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Fritz Güntzler
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Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge
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Latest: CDU leaders issue statement of support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz
The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz intensified in September 2026 following the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt. In that election, the AfD emerged as the strongest party with nearly 44 percent
German transport minister appointment
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Latest: Steffen Bilger appointed as Germany's Federal Minister of Transport
In late July 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz offered the Federal Ministry of Transport to CDU Bundestag member Fritz Güntler. Güntler accepted but withdrew a few hours before the planned announcement, citing a lack of ex