PoliticsEight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future

Eight state premiers from Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union have backed the German chancellor as questions grow over his future as leader. Merz faces low approval ratings and an advancing far-right Alternative for Germany, with two state elections this weekend seen as a key test of his leadership.

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