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Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live

Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live

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CDU suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, including in home state of former leader Angela Merkel, where it polled just 4. 9% Staying in Germany, tens of thousands of automotive workers at Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other car brands are protesting on factory floors across the country today for…

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  3. New development reported by France 24 English

    Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections

  7. New development reported by France 24 English

    Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections

  8. New development reported by New York Times World

    Far Right Appears to Fall Short of Power in New German Elections

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  3. New development reported by France 24 English

    Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections

  7. New development reported by France 24 English

    Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections

  8. New development reported by New York Times World

    Far Right Appears to Fall Short of Power in New German Elections

  22. Picked up by The Straits Times World

    Merz clings on after German election 'disaster'

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