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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Remains in Post After Heavy CDU Election Defeat: 'Dramatic and Unprecedented Result'

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has secured his party's support to continue in office following significant losses for the Christian Democrats (CDU) in state elections. Merz described the election outcome as dramatic and unprecedented, acknowledging the pressure on his position while maintaining his leadership role.
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