Merz takes responsibility for CDU losses in Saxony-Anhalt, vows to fight on

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged personal responsibility for his CDU party's significant losses in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, where the far-right AfD scored a landslide victory. He vowed not to surrender. Merz stated that giving up is not an option and announced a review of how to achieve political success again. He also confirmed the election result will not alter Germany's government support for Ukraine. The state vote highlights growing political pressure on Merz's conservative party ahead of national challenges. His comments came during a press conference the day after the election.


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