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German Ruling Parties Lose Support in Vote in Merz’s Home State
Germany’s ruling parties suffered losses in municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country’s most-populous state, intensifying pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government to revive growth and push through reforms.
The far-right AfD party is strengthening its position in North Rhine-Westphalia, causing reactions and unrest ahead of Sunday's elections, while dissatisfaction with traditional parties is growing.
The municipal election in North Rhine-Westphalia is considered the first mood test for the Merz government. The current polls on the NRW election show a trend.
Today, around 13.7 million citizens in North Rhine-Westphalia are called upon to take part in local elections. The votes are of federal importance. Chancellor Merz has already announced that he wants to draw critical conclusions from the results.
The municipal election in NRW is the first major election since Schwarz-Rot took office. In particular, Chancellor Merz wants to argue with the AfD "about the right topics".
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