Germany's Merz Remains Defiant After Historic State Elections Defeat The recent state elections in Germany have dealt a significant blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union (CDU), with the party suffering its worst result since World War II in Mecklenburg Western Pomerania.
The far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party made significant gains, but Merz remains resolute in pushing ahead with his reform agenda.
Merz has long been criticized for his handling of the economy, which has barely grown in years.