Saxony-Anhalt: After the election debacle: What will become of Merz?
No flowers for election loser Schulze: In the CDU committees, there is a hangover mood after the crash in Saxony-Anhalt. Now it's also about the future of the Chancellor.
The German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is holding talks over the consequences of its poor performance in the recent state election in Saxony-Anhalt. The party suffered a significant loss, with its vote share dropping from 37.1% to 17.2%. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership is being questioned, with some speculating that his position may be at risk ahead of upcoming state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Chancellor's office minister Nina Warken has defended Merz, saying that it would be wrong to discuss his replacement now, as the government needs stability to push through necessary reforms.
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