Politics

German CDU Election Losses

Updated 2026-09-20 17:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

Exit polls show significant losses for German Chancellor Merz's CDU party in state elections. The results threaten the coalition government and could impact future policy decisions.

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BBC News

German Chancellor Merz vows to stay on despite 'disaster' in state election

Exit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

2026-09-20 16:50 UTC

CNBC

Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng are holding talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of Trump and Xi’s Sept. 24 summit.

2026-09-20 16:56 UTC