Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeathttps://www.npr.org/2026/09/20/g-s1-144211/germanys-merz-vows-to-press-ahead-with-reforms-after-historic-state-election-defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.
