Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-leader-stands-his-ground-after-his-party-loses-in-state-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Chancellor Friedrich Merz resists calls to resign after regional election losseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-leader-stands-his-ground-after-his-party-loses-in-state-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/germany-s-leader-stands-his-ground-after-his-party-loses-in-state-elections#u80929Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:25:56 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting to remain in power following a defeat in regional elections. While Merz stands his ground, the far-right AfD has secured further gains as the Chancellor's political standing declines. The losses have already triggered internal party turmoil, leading a state leader of Merz's CDU party to resign after describing the election results as a disaster. The crisis puts pressure on Germany's traditional preference for political stability.Why it mattersThe CDU is the center-right party led by Merz. These regional losses reflect a shifting polit