Merz Vows to Keep Ruling Coalition Together for 'Democratic Future' of Germany
- On Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to keep his ruling coalition together for Germany's "democratic future" after crushing defeats in two regional elections fueled speculation about his political future.
- In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the far-right AfD party secured the most votes as the CDU crashed out of parliament, while in Berlin, the CDU placed second behind the hard-left Die Linke party.
- Merz described the results as a "heavy blow," though he rejected criticism that his low popularity ratings caused the defeats after 16 months in office, citing broader political systemic changes instead.
- While the SPD vowed to remain in the coalition, it hinted at pushing for changes to planned reforms; AfD co-leader Alice Weidel told the BBC, "Pretty soon, he's going to leave."
- The local elections followed a fortnight after the CDU saw its vote halved in Saxony-Anhalt, adding to mounting pressure and rumors that Merz could be replaced mid-term in a chancellor swap.
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