As the AfD attacks the German chancellor on multiple tactical fronts, his vague response is a pledge to be more compassionate with voters.

A large AfD victory would pile more pressure onto Merz and his increasingly unpopular coalition. The party has been polling at more than 40%. #EuropeNews

The German chancellor rules out working with the AfD even though he concedes its win in Saxony-Anhalt has upset his party’s foundations.