# Germany’s Merz vows to stay despite lagging in key state elections

https://mins.news/en/item/66481

- TRT World, 2026-09-20 18:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/28b249bc8387

> Germany’s Merz says he will remain in office despite falling behind in important state elections.

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