# Four takeaways after Merz’s party is trounced in German state elections

https://mins.news/en/video/67005

- Reuters, 2026-09-21 08:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6BdVqTCdHs

> The AfD finished first in state elections in northeastern Germany, delivering what was described as a “disaster” for Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz vowed to continue with his reform agenda, while four key takeaways emerged from the result.

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