German chancellor faces pressure after far-right AfD party wins a landslide in a state election
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz was facing pressure Monday after his party was crushed by the Alternative for Germany party in a regional election that could result in it leading the first far-right state government since the Nazi era.
- Why it matters
- Merz's party suffered a decisive loss in the same election, intensifying pressure on the chancellor and raising the prospect of a far-right-led state administration for the first time in postwar Germany.
- Most affected
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz — Faces political pressure following his party's defeat in the election.
AfD leadership — Position to lead a state government, potentially the first far-right-led administration since the Nazi era. - Likely next
- Whether the AfD forms a state government following the election result, or whether other parties refuse coalition negotiations.