Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and…

Friedrich Merz, chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Chancellor of Germany, stated on Monday that despite a series of losses in local elections, the CDU is not discussing the possibility of changing its party leader.

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Khristenko explained why Merz will not leave at all — Вести
Names of possible successors to Merz named upon his resignation — Вести
Merz stated that there are no discussions about his resignation from the post of CDU chairman — Интерфакс
Bloomberg: SPD expects quick resignation of Merz after failed elections — Вечерняя Москва
In the CDU, Merz's resignation was allowed — Коммерсантъ
Political scientist explains why Merz will not want to leave after the CDU failure — Вести
AdG Deputy Savin named possible conditions for Merz's departure from the post of German Chancellor — Вести
Merz promised to continue reforms as chancellor despite new defeat of his party — The Bell
Merz wants to remain Chancellor of Germany and head of the CDU — Вести
Almost half of Germans expect Merz to leave the chancellor post by end of year — Вести
«3 out of 5 Flicker»: Politico assessed the risk of German chancellor's resignation on the weekend — РИАМО
Politico: Merz may resign September 19-20 — Вечерняя Москва
Politico reports on discussion by Merz party on possibility of changing German chancellor — Интерфакс
Politico learned that German chancellor Merz may be sent to resignation already this weekend — Фонтанка
Merz may lose his post as German chancellor by the end of the week — The Moscow Times
Media figures out how to send Friedrich Merz off — Вести
Merz may leave the post of German chancellor already this weekend — Вести
Politico: German Chancellor Merz may resign over the weekend — Москва 24
Wagenknecht predicted Merz's resignation by end of year — Вести

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