Merz under pressure as Germany's far-right AfD gains ground | DW News

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is warning that extremism is gaining ground in Germany, as his government faces growing political pressure from the far-right Alternative for Germany.

Speaking in the Bundestag, Merz acknowledged that some of the anger driving extremism stems from legitimate grievances, but called for constructive action rather than division.
His warning comes as his conservatives struggle in the polls

DW's Berlin Bureau Chief Max Hofmann examines Merz's speech, the rise of the AfD and the future of Germany's governing coalition.

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00:00 Merz speaks out against political extremism
00:53 Why Merz’s speech revealed that he is under immense pressure
02:49 Will Merz’s governing coalition hold until the next elections in 2029?

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