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Germany: Merz faces legitimacy crisis and AfD surge
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Latest: Friedrich Merz vows to remain Chancellor after CDU election losses
The legitimacy crisis facing Chancellor Friedrich Merz intensified in September 2026 following the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, where the party secured nearly 44 percent of the vote compared to 17.2 percent f