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Giving Up Is Not an Option, Says Merz After Debacle in Saxony-Anhalt
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated he will not back down following the landslide victory of the far-right AfD party in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Despite the AfD's significant win, Merz emphasized, “Giving up is not an option.” However, tensions within the governing coalition are increasing as a result of the election outcome. The situation highlights growing political challenges for the government after the vote, which took place in Saxony-Anhalt in early September 2026.
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