What now for Germany's Merz after AfD win?
The far-right AfD's triumph in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt marks a defeat for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and sends a warning to other European leaders battling the same mixture of slow growth and disillusion with mainstream politics. In an increasingly polarized political system, Merz, whose personal approval ratings have sunk to record lows, was one of the main targets of voter ire over the cost of living, pensions and economic insecurity. France 24’s Philip Turle takes a look at…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Axios · Sep 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM ET
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What now for Germany's Merz after AfD win?(opens original report in a new tab)AxiosTier B
AfD just won 44% in a German state. Now Germany's firewall faces its biggest test.(opens original report in a new tab)Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a record 44% in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday, leaving a small party with seats that could determine whether it can lead the nation's first far-right state government… — Axios
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