Christian Democratic Union (CDU)21 Sept 2026German Chancellor Merz calls state election a 'disaster' for his party but vows to stay onExit polls show damaging losses for Merz's centre-right CDU party in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin.21 Sept 202620 Sept 2026Why Merz is staying on as German chancellor after election 'disaster'Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party.20 Sept 202620 Sept 2026German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor MerzThe chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.20 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over futureChristian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.16 Sept 20269 Sept 2026Germany's Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election winGermany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.9 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election winThe far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.7 Sept 20267 Sept 2026Germany's far-right AfD hails big victory in east, but falls short of majorityPreliminary results give the Alternative for Germany a big margin of victory - almost 44% of the vote.7 Sept 202618 Jul 2026German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversyJens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.18 Jul 20266 May 2025Merz government to be sworn in as Germany ends months of stalemateThe conservative leader won elections in February and has agreed a coalition deal with the centre left.6 May 2025...
