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Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power - Reuters
Erosion of Germany's political centre exposes Merz's weakening grip on power Reuters
September 21, 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"
September 21, 2026Merz clings on after German election 'disaster' - Reuters
Merz clings on after German election 'disaster' Reuters
September 21, 2026Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
September 16, 2026German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement - Reuters
German conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statement Reuters
September 16, 2026Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle - Reuters
Germany's Merz signals possible opportunity for cabinet reshuffle Reuters
July 19, 2026German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.
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Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'
Watch: Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil? German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he will keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of his country's "democratic future", following reso
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Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Friedrich Merz is facing increasing questions over whether he should remain chancellor and continue as CDU leader The leaders of eight German states have backed the nation's chancellor amid growing s
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German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy
46-year-old Jens Spahn announced he and his husband had become parents earlier this week German centre-right politician Jens Spahn has resigned as parliamentary group leader of the country's governin