Berlin, Sept 21, 2026 (AFP) - Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany

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2026-09-21

Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of Germany's "democratic future" after crushing defeats in two regional elections fuelled speculation about his future. "We are determined to live up to the historic responsibilities our country is facing," said Merz, referring to the coalition between his centre-right CDU and the centre-left SPD. "It is about nothing less, and nothing more, than the democra......

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