NYT
A Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s Leader
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union lost a state election to the Alternative for Germany party. Merz stated he would improve communication but made no announcements of policy changes following the result.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/world/europe/germany-merz-pressure-afd.html