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    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday that the ruling coalition of the centre‑right Christian Democratic Union and the centre‑left Social Democratic Party would stay united, citing the need to safeguard Germany’s democratic future.[1]

    Coalition staying together

    Merz, representing the CDU, emphasized that the coalition's cohesion was essential for stability in a political climate that experienced significant gains for both far‑right and hard‑left factions in recent state elections.[1]

    State elections give gains to far‑right and hard‑left

    The results of Sunday’s state polls revealed that the far‑right and hard‑left made notable gains, prompting Merz to reaffirm the coalition’s continuity as a counterbalance to these shifts.[1]

    Merz emphasizes democratic future

    Addressing the situation, Merz framed the coalition’s maintenance as vital for upholding Germany’s democratic future in the face of changing electoral dynamics.[1]

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