Merz refuză să demisioneze după eșecul electoral al CDU

Friedrich Merz, despite poor electoral results for CDU, intends to remain in office and continue government reforms. The party faced significant losses in recent regional elections, with AfD leading in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Merz described the CDU's performance as a disaster but has not considered resigning, maintaining support from several regional leaders. The rise of AfD has intensified pressure on Merz, yet no major ally has publicly called for his replacement. The CDU's recent results have sparked internal discussions about its future, while Merz canceled a planned trip to focus on the political situation. AfD's success indicates a shift in voter sentiment, although coalition options remain limited due to other parties' refusal to partner with them.