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20 September 2026
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains. (Image credit: Markus Schreiber)
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