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Friedrich Merz: “Germany’s political class was “deeply shocked” and suggesting he needed to better connect with voters emotionally.”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2026
Germany’s political class was “deeply shocked” and suggesting he needed to better connect with voters emotionally.
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Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union

Editor's note · Context

Response to electoral defeat in Saxony-Anhalt.

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