https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-he-has-party-backing-to-stay-on-as-german-chancellorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-he-has-party-backing-to-stay-on-as-german-chancellorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/merz-says-he-has-party-backing-to-stay-on-as-german-chancellor#u80893Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:26:00 +0000German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to remain in office despite a severe political crisis triggered by poor state election results. Merz asserts he maintains the backing of his party, the CDU, following a defeat that NBC News described as historic. While Merz fights to survive, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has seen gains. This instability coincides with federal efforts to restrict the AfD's access to classified intelligence and secret war plans as the party nears power.Why it mattersGermany typically prioritizes political stability, which is now threatened by plunging