Germany news: Most voters expect Merz to leave office early
A new poll suggests most Germans do not expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to serve through to the 2029 federal election. Meanwhile, Merz visited an area of western Germany hit by devastating wildfires. DW has more.
According to a new YouGov poll, a majority of Germans anticipate Chancellor Friedrich Merz to resign before the 2029 federal election. AfD co-leader Alice Weidel claims her far-right party will win regional elections and hold the federal government. Volkswagen's CEO expresses concern over substantial layoffs due to an industry crisis. Merz expressed gratitude to firefighters and rescue workers who fought a blaze near Hürtgenwald for several days. YouGov poll reveals 54% of Germans expect Merz to leave early office.
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