"Bătălia Berlinului": urmează noi alegeri pe 20 septembrie. Merz, în criză după victoria AfD în Saxonia-Anhalt • Newsweek România

Friedrich Merz faces significant pressure following AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, leading to internal CDU criticism. Upcoming elections on September 20 in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania could further challenge his leadership. AfD aims to capitalize on CDU's weaknesses, seeking to attract conservative lawmakers. Merz acknowledges the electoral setback's seriousness and the need for reform, while internal party discussions about leadership changes intensify. The results from these elections will be crucial for CDU's future and Merz's position as chancellor.