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Merz says AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt has shaken mainstream
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 08, 2026 at 1:07 PM ET
Summary: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was shaken after Ulrich Siegmund led the Alternative for Germany (AfD) to victory in Saxony-Anhalt. The win is described as alarming for mainstream politicians in Europe, prompting Merz’s reaction.
WHO: Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz reacted to AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt, saying it had shaken him and mainstream politicians.
WHEN: Sep 07, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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