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Merz vows to continue reforms despite CDU losses in state elections

Published Sep 20, 04:49 PM UTC

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Following poor results for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated his intention to persist with the government's reform course. In a statement reported by Die Welt on September 20, 2026, Merz described the reforms as 'the antidote to the poison of authoritarianism.' He emphasized that proceeding with the agenda requires 'backbone, steadfastness, and patience.' The article notes that the CDU performed poorly in both state elections, but Merz remains committed to the chosen path despite the electoral setbacks.

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Despite the CDU's poor results in the state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, Chancellor Merz intends to continue on the chosen reform course:

"What needs to be done now requires backbone, steadfastness, and patience."

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Original headline: „Diese Reformen sind das Mittel gegen das autoritäre Gift“, sagt Merz

Original language: DE

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