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Pressure Builds on Chancellor Merz After Contested Cabinet Reshuffle

Rising AfD support and delayed parliamentary swearing-in have left Merz’s government exposed ahead of September state votes.

Greens Edge CDU in Baden-Württemberg With Özdemir Poised to Lead