Event Brief
Merz to seek support after CDU worst state election result
By The BriefBrief · Sources (13)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
Summary: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold a Monday morning meeting with leaders from his conservative Christian Democratic Union after the party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election. The meeting is aimed at convincing them to stick with him.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz will meet with conservative CDU leaders to seek their support after the party’s worst-ever state election result
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (13):
ABC News,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
CNN World,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Japan Times,
New York Times,
Politico Europe,
Straits Times,
The Independent
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