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AfD victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changes
Friedrich Merz's reform agenda faces significant instability following a political victory by the AfD and demands for change from a key ally.
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Friedrich Merz's reform agenda faces significant instability following a political victory by the AfD and demands for change from a key ally.
German far‑right parties surge ahead of key elections, sparking civil‑society pushback and fears of breaking the post‑war taboo on extremist rule.
A growing segment of the German electorate expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to leave office before the next scheduled election.