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CDU/CSU Defends Merz After Alternative for Germany's Election Triumph

Summary by fakti.bg
Following the historic election victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, political tensions in Berlin have reached a peak. Leading figures in the conservative CDU/CSU alliance have been quick to dismiss speculation that Chancellor Friedrich Merz could be replaced. The chairman of the alliance's parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Torsten Frei, told dpa-AFX that the problems were…

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Following the historic election victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, political tensions in Berlin have reached a peak. Leading figures in the conservative CDU/CSU alliance have been quick to dismiss speculation that Chancellor Friedrich Merz could be replaced. The chairman of the alliance's parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Torsten Frei, told dpa-AFX that the problems were…

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·Berlin, Germany
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Here you can find information on the topic "Landtagswahl Sachsen-Anhalt". Read now "Merz and Frei criticise Union faction vize Sepp Müller.

·Germany
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Repentant and thoughtful, Friedrich Merz gave himself the day after the election debacle. With one exception: for the statements of his party colleague Sepp Müller he had "no understanding". What is behind it? The day in the news blog.

·Hamburg, Germany
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The electoral disaster of Saxony-Anhalt shakes the CDU in its foundations. Party leader Merz admits his co-responsibility, but he does not admit his position. He now wants to change some things, including himself.

·Munich, Germany
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A power struggle broke out in Saxony-Anhalt's CDU after the election defeat. Sven Schulze has an opponent from federal politics in Sepp Müller. His line has already partly prevailed.

·Berlin, Germany
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focus.de broke the news in Berlin, Germany on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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