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Friedrich Merz Acknowledges Loss to AfD, Vows to Continue Leadership

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won its second regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, receiving 38% of the vote, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) garnered only 4.9%. Merz acknowledged the results as a disaster but vowed to continue his leadership and reform agenda amidst criticism of the AfD's policies.

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The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won its second regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, receiving 38% of the vote, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) garnered only 4.9%. Merz acknowledged the results as a disaster but vowed to continue his leadership and reform agenda amidst criticism of the AfD's policies.

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Friedrich Merz says he will stay in power despite another loss to AfD: ‘Disaster’

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Friedrich Merz Acknowledges Loss to AfD, Vows to Continue Leadership