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Germany's oldest party, the center-left SPD, is in a difficult position following its success in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election

Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has vowed to press ahead with controversial reforms, but resistance is mounting within his coalition partner, the SPD.

  • SPD in difficult position post-Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania election
  • Co-leader Lars Klingbeil jubilant, sees strong party indication
  • Chancellor Merz vows to continue pension reform despite SPD criticism

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