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Merz vows to remain in office after setbacks in German state elections

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that his party’s performance in state elections was a disaster. He said he would remain in office and continue pursuing his government’s tax, welfare and other reform plans.

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  1. 20 Sept, 16:26Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster' · Sky News
  2. 20 Sept, 17:20Germany: Merz vows to "push on despite setbacks" · France 24
  3. 20 Sept, 18:26Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat · CBS News
  4. 21 Sept, 09:00German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections · NPR
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  1. 21 September
  2. Latest21 Sept, 09:00

    German chancellor stands his ground after his party loses in state elections

    German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the public he'd push ahead with his federal agenda of tax and welfare reforms.

    NPRNPR•Esme Nicholson
  3. 20 September
  4. Follow-up20 Sept, 18:26

    Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz​ acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.

    CBS NewsCBS News
  5. Follow-up20 Sept, 17:20

    Germany: Merz vows to "push on despite setbacks"

    German voters have delivered a fresh setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in two key regional elections.

    France 24France 24•Clémence WALLER
  6. First seen20 Sept, 16:26

    Under-pressure German leader says state election result a 'disaster'

    Under-pressure German ‌Chancellor Friedrich Merz has described a state election result as a "disaster" but vowed to stay in office.

    Sky NewsSky News