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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is in deep political trouble as his cabinet shake-up triggers outrage from within his own party and fuels the rise of the far-right AfD. With state elections looming in September and approval ratings plummeting, Merz faces mounting pressure after key resignations—including Jens Spahn—and controversial moves like appointing Thorsten Frei amid accusations of unfair treatment. The AfD is capitalizing on the chaos, surging in polls—especially in eastern Germany—by exploiting internal fractures and positioning itself as the only stable alternative. Merz is counting on a September reset, but his credibility is hanging by a thread as both party loyalists and the public turn against him.

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