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Coverage dated October 7, 2026

Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains

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Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Germany news: Merz rails against extremism, AfD sympathizers (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Political extremism threatens Germany's existing social order, Chancellor Merz has said. The Transport Ministry has proposed a five-year plan to improve Germany's ailing railroad infrastructure. DW has more.

  2. Al Jazeera

    Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.

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