Friedrich Merz, „profund șocat" după victoria AfD în Saxonia-Anhalt: Renunțarea nu este o opțiune
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed deep shock over the far-right AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt elections, taking responsibility for CDU's defeat. He emphasized the need for better communication of reforms and stated that resignation is not an option. Merz acknowledged the electoral rise of AfD as a significant change for Germany and committed to defending the country's democratic values. He noted upcoming regional elections where AfD is leading in polls, while CDU faces challenges in maintaining its political influence.