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German Chancellor Faces Pressure After AfD's Historic Election Victory

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure following a significant loss to the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in a regional election. The AfD's strong performance could lead to its first state government since the Nazi era, raising concerns about the implications for national politics.

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