Home / WorldWorldJapan TimesWorldJapan Times·Sep 9, 2026·1 min readFar right’s victory clouds Merz’s reform agenda as ally seeks changesThe rise of the Alternative for Germany has forced Germany's mainstream parties to work together in coalition to exclude the far right from power.View original source — Japan Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 minAfD victory clouds Merz's reform agenda as ally seeks changesStraits TimesPoliticsThe New York TimesPoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 minA Far-Right Win Puts New Pressure on Germany’s LeaderThe New York TimesPoliticsArab NewsPoliticsSep 7, 2026 · 1 minGermany’s Merz ‘shocked’ by far-right state win but vows to stay courseArab NewsWorldRFIWorldSep 7, 2026 · 1 minMerz ‘deeply shocked’ as far-right victory tests Germany’s political firewallRFI
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