Friedrich Merz faces major leadership crisis, major political shift underway in Germany
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Sep 18, 2026, 22:35 IST | Updated: Sep 18, 2026, 22:35 IST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing the toughest leadership crisis of his 16-month chancellorship, amid historic electoral setbacks to the far-right AfD and continued economic stagnation. Rising public dissatisfaction is reshaping Germany’s political landscape and putting pressure on the government of Europe’s largest economy.
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