Germany elections: Merz stays on but faces tough road ahead
www.dw.com
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was thankful for the support of his governing alliance so he could stay in office. But he faces an uphill battle when it comes to keeping his reform agenda on track.

Exit polls have the far-right AfD leading the Social Democrats in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the Left Party ahead in Berlin. Merz referred to the outcome as “a disaster”. DW has more.

  • CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    18 days ago

    If it was a CDU opposition, that would be less concerning, but the AfD will do what they can to obstruct RRG at getting anything done.

    At this point I highly doubt there’s a big difference between AfD and CDU doing opposition work.

    • luciferofastora@feddit.orgEnglish
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      18 days ago

      Sure, but the symbolism and framing would be different, and for the many people less well-informed than us, that makes a difference.

      The AfD is a “young” party (even if their ideas aren’t), which makes them a greater threat. They represent a challenge against the establishment, perhaps even more so than the SPD.

      Either way, I hope they shoot themselves in the foot harder than they sabotage the left. There’s a chance for things to get better, and I hope it will be realised.