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German state premiers back Merz in joint statement
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: Eight German state premiers from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats backed Merz in a joint statement on Wednesday. The statement signals unified support among the premiers aligned with Merz amid his political troubles.
WHO: Eight state premiers from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats
WHAT: Issued a joint statement backing embattled Merz
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: They issued the joint statement to express support for Merz amid his political troubles.
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