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23 August 2026
Germany news: Most voters expect Merz to leave office early
A new poll suggests most Germans do not expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to serve through to the 2029 federal election. Meanwhile, Merz visited an area of western Germany hit by devastating wildfires. DW has more.
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