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Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after state losses
By The BriefBrief · Sources (24)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 21, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz said he will press ahead with reforms despite losses for his party in two German state elections. He indicated he plans to remain in office following the defeat.
WHO: Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Merz vowed to continue his reform agenda and stay in office after his party lost two state elections.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Merz was reacting to his party's defeat in two state elections.
How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)
Sources (24):
ABC Australia,
ABC News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Brussels Signal,
CBS News,
CNN World,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Japan Times,
NPR,
New York Times,
PBS NewsHour,
Politico Europe,
Sky News,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
Tehran Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent,
WSJ World News
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