{
  "id": 8918443,
  "title": "After State Elections: Can Merz Keep His Job?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/after-state-elections-can-merz-keep-his-job",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Post",
    "slug": "kyiv-post",
    "url": "https://www.kyivpost.com/post/85018"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Germany’s CDU suffered major losses in state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while Die Linke and AfD gained ground. The results have intensified questions over Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leadership and the stability of Germany’s political centre. European media warn that growing polarisation could affect Germany’s role in Europe and support for Ukraine.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}