Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to press ahead with potentially painful economic reforms following a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday. The results included a historic defeat and significant losses for his center-right party, while the far-right Alternative for Germany party made notable gains.
Despite the electoral blow in Europe's biggest economy, Merz stated that he plans to stay in office and doubled down on the government's reform agenda. Projections and exit polls by public broadcaster ARD detailed the extent of the setbacks faced by the ruling party.
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NPR WorldHighlights the gains made by the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) (Second snippet)Focuses specifically on Merz's intention to remain in office.
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