Germany: Merz, shocked by far-right victory, moving forward with reforms

Germany: Merz, shocked by far-right victory, moving forward with reforms
epa13219624 The German Chancellor and President of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz holds a press conference at the end of a CDU leadership meeting in Berlin, Germany, on September 7, 2026, following the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) won by a wide margin. EPA/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE EPA

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said today he is “deeply shaken” by the far-right AfD’s victory in yesterday’s regional elections.

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“I am determined to continue along the path of reforms, without interruptions, but I know we need to explain them better,” he said at a meeting of the leadership of his conservative party, the CDU, acknowledging his share of responsibility in the defeat and noting how the electoral rise of the AfD party is changing the political landscape “throughout Germany.”

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I have many thoughts but not about the 2029 elections. Giving up is not an option for me.” Friedrich Merz said this in response to a question about when and if he intends to resign in light of the results in Magdeburg and the collapse of personal preferences. “We all need to improve together,” he added, emphasizing the value of “dedication, empathy, and emotions” for the future.

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