Germany elections: Merz stays on but faces tough road ahead
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Germany elections: Merz stays on but faces tough road ahead Published September 20, 2026last updated September 22, 2026 What you need to know - Merz said he was 'grateful' his governing alliance was backing him but faces pressure to soften his reform agenda.
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Germany elections: Merz stays on but faces tough road ahead Published September 20, 2026last updated September 22, 2026 What you need to know - Merz said he was 'grateful' his governing alliance was backing him but faces pressure to soften his reform agenda.
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