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Merz remains in office but faces challenge over reform agenda

Source: DW Germany · 21 Sep 2026, 21:49 UTC
Merz remains in office but faces challenge over reform agenda
Image: DW Germany · original report

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was grateful for the support of his governing alliance, allowing him to remain in office, according to DW. The broadcaster said he now faces a difficult path in maintaining momentum for his reform programme, with further developments being followed live.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said he is thankful for the support of his governing alliance, according to DW Germany. The support means Merz will remain in office, the broadcaster reported in its account of developments surrounding Germany’s elections. However, DW said the chancellor faces an uphill battle in keeping his reform agenda on track.

The available material does not specify the nature of the political difficulty, the reforms involved or the result that enabled him to stay in office. DW said it was following the developments live. No further details about the alliance’s composition, the vote or the next steps for Merz were provided in the supplied source material.

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