Merz Under Pressure Following AfD Surge in German Regional Elections
The chancellor intends to stay on despite 'disaster' for his conservative CDU party, which was squeezed at the polls by both right- and left-wing parties.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party are under pressure due to severe election losses in two German states. The nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) Party surged in support, becoming the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Many former CDU voters have shifted their support to the AfD, and Merz’s approval ratings are at a record low.
- Severe election losses for the CDU in two German states.
- Surge in support for the nationalist AfD Party.
- AfD became the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
- CDU’s support eroded by both right- and left-wing parties.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has record low approval ratings.
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