Merz calls regional election ‘disaster’ as German far right heads for 2nd win — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-calls-regional-election-disaster-as-german-far-right-heads-for-2nd-winContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Chancellor Merz calls state election results a disaster as AfD winshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-calls-regional-election-disaster-as-german-far-right-heads-for-2nd-winhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-calls-regional-election-disaster-as-german-far-right-heads-for-2nd-win#u79327Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:05:47 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is fighting to maintain his position after the far-right Alternative for Germany party projected a first-place finish in regional elections on September 20. Merz described the results as a disaster, facing a situation where his party was ejected from a state legislature for the first time in 80 years. While the AfD secures its second first-place state result this year, Merz has vowed to remain in office despite the defeat.Why it mattersThe AfD is described as Kremlin-friendly and is now closer to regional power than any far-right party since World War II. These