Germany's political centre takes a hit in state elections

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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing new questions about his political future after his centre-right party suffered major losses in two state elections. Voters shifted toward both the far right and socialist left, deepening the country’s political divide. The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news

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