AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win shakes Merz but CDU clings to power

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Germany remains shocked after the far-right AfD's historic victory Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt, where it won 44% of the vote, leaving Chancellor Friedrich Merz reeling from his party's worst defeat in decades. Merz acknowledged the loss with a subdued demeanor, vowing to continue deep reforms while improving their communication. Social Democrat partners express growing doubts, though his CDU leadership is not yet challenged, and early elections are seen as suicidal. The AfD lacks an absolute majority and needs coalition partners or defections from Christian Democrats to govern stably. It hopes Sunday's success boosts its prospects in September 20 regional votes, targeting 40% in the 2029 federal election.


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