Merz Vows to Stay as Far-Right AfD Extends Winning Streak in Germany
Germany's Chancellor Merz pledged to remain in office after the far-right AfD made significant gains in two state elections.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office despite his conservative bloc suffering another setback in regional elections, as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) continued its electoral momentum with a second consecutive state-level victory. The AfD won 37 percent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and 15.7 percent in Berlin, while the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) collapsed to 5.5 percent in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and fell to second place with 20 percent in Berlin.
Merz described the latest outcome as a disaster but rejected calls to step aside, insisting he would continue leading the government.
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