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How will Germany's Merz respond after crushing state election results and losses to the far right?

Germany's far-right AfD and the socialist Left Party gained ground in recent state elections, while the centrist parties lost support. The biggest loser is Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Russia’s parliamentary election results were predictable but what comes next matters

The result of Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary election was never in serious doubt: a resounding win for the ruling United Russia party, which fervently backs President Vladimir Putin and…

  • United Russia party secured decisive victory in Russia's parliamentary election.
  • President Vladimir Putin assured election would boost national morale.
  • Kremlin's next steps, like potential mobilization and controls, are less predictable.

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