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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will keep his CDU-SPD coalition together after the far-right AfD won the most votes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and the CDU suffered defeats in two state elections. Merz called the results a heavy blow and rejected the idea that his low approval ratings were the main cause, amid speculation about his future.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a political crisis after poor regional election results and record-low popularity, while the far-right AfD surges in polls and state contests. The article frames the upheaval as destabilizing for Germany and the EU, with voter frustration over the economy, migration, and energy costs. It notes EU concern about nationalist and Eurosceptic parties ahead of elections.
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The opinion piece argues inflation and Trump's tariffs are hurting Republicans in Midwest Senate and House races, focusing on Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. It highlights Democratic momentum, GOP incumbent weaknesses, and voter discontent with the economy.
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A CBS News segment features Republican and Democratic strategists discussing artificial intelligence as an emerging issue for midterm voters. The brief item reports that AI is quickly becoming a key voter concern without taking an ideological position.