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  "title": "Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/eight-german-state-premiers-back-merz-amid-speculation-over-future",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
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  "summary": "Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.",
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