Soarta cancelarului Merz e tot mai incertă, înaintea unui nou scrutin regional în Germania unde extrema dreaptă AfD speră să câștige

The political future of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is uncertain ahead of regional elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, where the far-right AfD party is gaining ground. Despite a recent victory in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD's chances of forming a regional government remain low. Polls indicate a close race, with the AfD at 37% and the SPD at 35%. Merz's popularity has plummeted to 14% nationally, raising concerns about his leadership. Support from CDU leaders is evident, but a recent survey shows that 78% of the public doubts his suitability for the chancellorship. The AfD's promises resonate in the region, where economic challenges persist, and immigration remains a contentious issue.