German Chancellor Merz rejects resignation after far-right AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday he is "deeply shocked" by the far-right AfD's strong election win in Saxony-Anhalt but will not resign. The party secured 43.8% of the vote, its biggest victory since World War II. Merz stressed the result must be accepted under democratic rules but warned that constitutional values remain non-negotiable. The AfD, classified as "proven far-right" by intelligence, now has priority to nominate state premier Ulrich Siegmund, though it lacks a parliamentary majority. The party advocates closer ties with Moscow, which Merz rejected while reaffirming support for Ukraine. Around 5,000 people protested in Berlin, and coalition talks could take weeks or trigger new elections.


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