German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after a historic state election defeat, called the result a “disaster” but insisted he would still push forward with his government’s reform agenda.
The elections, which were held across several German states, saw Merz’s coalition suffer a significant setback, leaving the chancellor’s party in a weaker position than expected.
In a statement following the results, Merz acknowledged the severity of the loss but stressed that it would not derail the planned reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and modernising public services.
Merz’s determination to continue his policy programme has been described as defiant, signalling that he intends to maintain his political agenda despite the electoral blow.
Observers note that the outcome will test Merz’s leadership and the resilience of his coalition, but the chancellor remains committed to pursuing his reform objectives.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
