Eight German state premiers back Merz amid speculation over future
Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
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"I will carry on."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"The AfD is a destructive force."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
"Germany's political landscape needs stability."
— Friedrich Merz , Politician
Key People
Interior Minister of Germany.
German Chancellor.
Hendrik Wüst is the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Markus Söder is the premier of Bavaria and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU).
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Christian Democratic Union leadership throws its weight behind the chancellor ahead of two state elections this weekend.
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