Politics
German Political Crisis Deepens as Merz's Party Loses Ground
Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union was shut out of a state parliament for the first time, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces political challenges. The far-right AfD party gained ground in the election.
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BBC News
Political shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes.
2026-09-21 13:30 UTC
Axios
Germany's ruling center-right party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, was shut out of a state parliament for the first time Sunday as the far-right <a href="https://www.ax
2026-09-21 13:51 UTC