In Germany, AfD's performance in Saxony-Anhalt weakens Friedrich Merz
- Posted on September 8, 2026
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In Germany, AfD's performance in Saxony-Anhalt weakens Friedrich Merz
'Deeply shocked' by the far right's regional victory on Sunday, the chancellor now has to contend with his coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party, which wants to renegotiate pension reform. For its part, Alternative for Germany says it aims to reach 40% of the vote at the federal level by 2029.
