
After the crash in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, pressure is growing on CDU party leader Friedrich Merz.
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The CDU recorded a poor election result in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt on September 7th, 2026.
State election in Saxony-Anhalt In the CDU they are now talking about a “Chancellor problem”
The Christian Democrats are shocked by the crash in Saxony-Anhalt, and their eyes are on the Chancellor and party leader. Is Friedrich Merz threatened with an uprising?
By Paul-Anton Krüger and Christian Teevs
September 7, 2026, 11:13 a.m
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