Friedrich Merz7 days agoAs Merz scrambles for support, Germany's identity crisis is laid bareVoters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.7 days ago21 Sept 2026Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.21 Sept 202621 Sept 2026Merz's political crisis threatens Germany's obsession with stabilityPolitical shifts in Germany are being watched closely in Europe and beyond, Katya Adler writes. 21 Sept 202621 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 2026...
