# REPLAY: ‘Shocked’ Merz speaks after far-right election victory

https://mins.news/en/video/48427

- France 24 English, 2026-09-07 13:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYubnh92Ib4

> German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that he was “deeply shocked” after his centre-right party suffered a heavy defeat to the far-right AfD in a state election. He nevertheless vowed to continue pursuing reforms.

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