Merz insists he will stay as German chancellor despite heavy losses in state elections – Europe live
CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he will remain Germany’s chancellor even after the party suffered severe setbacks in recent state elections. The conservatives performed poorly in two regional votes, notably in the former chancellor Angela Merkel’s home state, where they received only about 4.9% of the vote. Merz’s statement underscores his intent to stay in power despite the losses.