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German Chancellor Merz gives pointed answer when asked about resignation: AfD victory caused deep shock

From Hürriyet · () Turkish

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  • Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the CDU’s defeat in Saxony-Anhalt as one of the party’s heaviest losses in years.
  • He said the AfD’s victory had caused a “deep shock” across Germany.
  • Asked about personal consequences, Merz said resigning was “absolutely not an option” for him.

Alternative for Germany’s victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election has sent shock waves through the country. Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the Christian Democratic Union’s defeat as a “deep shock” and one of the party’s heaviest losses in years.

Deep shock.

· Friedrich MerzMerz described the impact of the CDU’s defeat and the AfD’s victory.

Asked whether the result could have personal consequences for him, Merz replied that giving up was “absolutely not an option.”

Giving up is absolutely not an option for me.

· Friedrich MerzHe rejected resignation when asked whether the election result would have personal consequences.
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