AfD won a state election in Germany, as reported in a state poll.[1]
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was “deeply shocked” after his center‑right party suffered a heavy loss to the far‑right AfD.[1]
Merz pledged to push on with reforms after the poll outcome.[1]
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In a state election held on Monday, voters gave a decisive victory to the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD), booking them a clear win that surged ahead of the centre‑right Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The outcome marked a significant gain for the AfD and a sharp setback for the ruling coalition.[1]
Reactions from Chancellor Merz
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was “deeply shocked” by the AfD’s performance, describing the result as a blow to the CDU’s standing in the state, and expressing his surprise at the party’s surge.[1]
Merz vows to continue reforms
Despite the setback, Merz pledged to push forward with his reform agenda, stating that the loss would not derail his policy plans and underscoring his commitment to continue pursuing structural changes.[1]
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