CDU leader Friedrich Merz spoke in Berlin after the AfD’s election victory in Saxony-Anhalt and the CDU’s defeat. He said the result “changes all of Germany” and indicated he would stick to his reforms despite the setback.
WHO:Friedrich Merz
WHAT:Merz reacted to the AfD election victory in Saxony-Anhalt and the CDU’s defeat, saying it “changes all of Germany” and that he would stick to his reforms.
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE:Berlin, Germany
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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