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German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
BBC NewsSunday, September 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to German and Chancellor Merz.
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The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to German and Chancellor Merz.
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