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Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?

Why is Germany's leader in political turmoil?
BBC Politics Monday 21 September 2026, 16:12 UTC 1 min read
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Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.

Jessica Parker explains what happened in the German regional elections and it means for Merz.
Germany (LOCATION) Jessica Parker (PERSON) German (ORG) Merz (PERSON)
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