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Merz faces pressure as AfD gains momentum on immigration
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under “huge pressure” as immigration concerns are linked to a rise in the far-right AfD. The article says Merz is dealing with a “crisis of authority and leadership” amid the party’s growing steam.
WHO: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz; far-right AfD
WHAT: The article describes mounting pressure on Merz as the AfD gains momentum, tied to immigration concerns.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Immigration concerns are linked to the far-right AfD’s rise, increasing pressure on Merz.
Sources (14):
ABC News,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
CBS News,
CNN World,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Japan Times,
New York Times,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent
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