Merz intends to remain as chancellor despite setbacks in land elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the result of the land elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania "disaster". He said this in Berlin after the first results of the vote.

According to preliminary data, the ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU), headed by Merz, failed to gain 5% of the vote in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and did not pass into the state parliament. The far-right Alternative for Germany won first place with 38.8% of the vote.

In the simultaneously held land elections in Berlin, the CDU took only second place (18.8%), behind the Left Party (25.7%).

Despite the setbacks in the land election, Friedrich Merz said he intended to remain in office. He also spoke about the need for reforms and that he takes responsibility for them. The chancellor said reforms needed "firmity, resilience and patience.".

About how the world media reacted to the crushing defeat of the CDU in the land elections in Germany, read the selection of “Kommersant”.

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