Home / PoliticsPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsStraits Times·Sep 16, 2026·1 min readGerman conservative state premiers back embattled Merz in joint statementBERLIN, Sept 16 - Eight state premiers from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats backed the embattled leader in a joint statement on Wednesday.View original source — Straits Times ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesPoliticsArab NewsPoliticsSep 15, 2026 · 1 minEmbattled Merz seeks party backing ahead of fresh election tests in GermanyArab NewsWorldThe GuardianWorldSep 7, 2026 · 1 minGerman chancellor vows to stay in office despite AfD triumph in state electionThe GuardianPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsSep 15, 2026 · 1 minEmbattled Merz seeks party backing ahead of fresh election tests in GermanyStraits TimesPoliticsStraits TimesPoliticsSep 14, 2026 · 1 minMerz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to comeStraits Times
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