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Merz's CDU posts worst-ever result in German state vote
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Merz's CDU party posts worst result ever in a German state vote, while the AfD finishes ahead of the Social Democrats in a northeastern state vote and the anti-capitalist Left party leads in the Berlin election.
Why it matters
Merz's political weakness, evidenced by poor election results and rising internal pressure to step down, complicates his ability to execute on fiscal relief and defense spending commitments just as bond demand softens and yields climb. The electoral losses reduce his negotiating leverage on EU and tariff matters at a critical moment for German industrial policy.