Far-right surge puts Merz’s coalition on the clock to deliver

The AfD’s growing popularity is putting the chancellor in a historically weak position even as he pursues sweeping reforms.

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Putin’s trolls are weakening Merz to boost Russia-friendly far right

As the chancellor struggles at home and the opposition AfD rises ahead of key elections, the Russian president is moving to undermine one of his biggest adversaries.

May 21

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Merz’s comeback tour descends into shambles