AfD victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changes — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/afd-victory-clouds-merz-s-reform-agenda-as-ally-seeks-changesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. AfD Victory Challenges Merz Reform Agendahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/afd-victory-clouds-merz-s-reform-agenda-as-ally-seeks-changeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/afd-victory-clouds-merz-s-reform-agenda-as-ally-seeks-changes#u63419Thu, 10 Sep 2026 02:56:08 +0000A victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has disrupted the reform plans of Friedrich Merz. The election result creates a path for the AfD to potentially form the first far-right state government in Germany. This outcome has left Merz shaken while an ally seeks changes to the current political approach. The rise of the right wing has prompted reactions from international partners, including Israel, which has expressed recoil at the party's gains.Why it mattersGermany is facing a surge in right-wing political support. This shift threatens the traditional power structu