Germany: Merz's Government Is Running Out of Time

Germany: Merz's government is running out of time

The government in Berlin is under pressure to get major reforms underway. But Merz's coalition partner, the SPD, stands severely weakened following two defeats in state elections, and now finds it hard to compromise.

Merz's party leads, far right makes gains in Rhineland-Palatinate state election

The CDU has taken victory in Rhineland-Palatinate, ensuring they will lead the state's next government and ousting a state-wide traffic light coalition led by the SPD.

Merz's party leads, while far right makes gains in Germany's state election

In Sunday's closely watched state election, both the far-right Alternative for Germany party and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, the Christian Democratic Union, made significant gains.