Germany's Merz Faces Pressure After CDU Defeats

Times of India - India · india

CDU suffered significant defeats in two state elections. Exit polls showed the CDU securing a historic low of 5% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and 20% in Berlin, trailing the Left party. Merz called the performance a "disaster" but vowed to continue his reform agenda, citing economic challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also made gains, further weakening Merz's national position.