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Far-right AfD victory in German state election puts pressure on Chancellor Merz
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First seen: Sep 7, 2026, 8:31 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 7, 2026, 10:01 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The AfD won a German state election, becoming the first far-right party to do so since the Nazi era. The result has increased political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and raised concern in France.
SO WHAT?
The result could destabilize Germany’s governing coalition and reshape the country’s domestic and European politics.
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