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Merz weakened by AfD gains in Sachsen-Anhalt, holds on as Chancellor
Dagens NyheterLO·DE·1 day ago
A new poll shows a majority of Germans no longer consider Friedrich Merz the right person for chancellor, signaling eroding public confidence in his leadership. The shift follows his tenure amid ongoing political challenges, though specifics of the poll's margin and timing are not detailed. This matters as it could weaken Merz's political capital and influence coalition dynamics ahead of upcoming elections.