The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
ROSTOCK, Germany (AP) — Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party, and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power and push ahead with reforms to Europe’s biggest economy. Merz’s authority was damaged by his party’s...
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What happenedThe future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections.
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The future of Germany’s leader is uncertain as his party faces 2 difficult regional elections
ROSTOCK, Germany (AP) — Two German regional elections this weekend are expected to bring more gains for a far-right party, and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on...
