Latest German election humiliation puts Merz on borrowed time as CDU unrest grows
Germany’s recent state election delivered a crushing defeat for the ruling coalition, prompting Chancellor Olaf Scholz to admit the results were disastrous. The loss has intensified turmoil within the centre‑right CDU, where leader Friedrich Merz now faces mounting internal pressure and an uncertain future. Analysts say his continued push for leadership could further alienate both voters and party members.