German chancellor clinging to power after another loss to far-right AfD — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-chancellor-clinging-to-power-after-another-loss-to-far-right-afdContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Chancellor Merz vows to lead despite state election losses to AfDhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-chancellor-clinging-to-power-after-another-loss-to-far-right-afdhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/german-chancellor-clinging-to-power-after-another-loss-to-far-right-afd#u80621Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:10:27 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to remain in power and maintain his ruling coalition following a series of losses to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in state elections. Merz stated he will keep the coalition together to protect the democratic future of Germany. While he acknowledges the results were disastrous, he is facing growing unrest within his own CDU party and risks further alienating voters by refusing to step down.Why it mattersThe rise of the AfD represents a significant shift in the German political landscape. These regional losses challenge the stability of the