German leader Merz clings on after election 'disaster'
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-09-21 23:13 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Europe, Germany, Elections, World News
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Friedrich Merz says he was "grateful" that Germany's coalition in intact with Social Democrats agreeing to stick with his conservatives. (Reuters: Annegret Hilse)
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