Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a “disaster,” as far-right surge again
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"Chancellor Merz calls Germany state elections results a “disaster,” as far-right surge again" is generating significant coverage in the World category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (3)
- Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections Reuters · 4h ago
- Merz Vows To Press Ahead With Reforms After Historic German State Election Defeat HuffPost · 4h ago
- Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat Anchorage Daily News · 15h ago
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