Will Friedrich Merz still be the leader of CDU at the end of 2024?
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Some political observers say that he will have to resign after prospective losses in the elections in Saxony, Thuringia and Brandenburg in September.
Recent polls show Merz’s party at 29% (35% AfD, strongest opposition party) in Saxony and 22% (34% AfD) in Thuringia.
https://www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/landtage/
https://amp.dw.com/en/is-germanys-far-right-afd-a-threat-to-democracy/a-67843885
This question will be resolved as soon as Merz announces his resignation or on 1st of January of 2025 if he holds office to that point.
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