A spokesman for Merz declined to give a reason for the cancellation, but noted in response to questions fr­­­om journalists that it was not due to scheduling conflicts.

The AfD’s election victory in Saxony-Anhalt has sparked a new debate concerning possible proceedings for having the party banned. The Federal Chancellor has now shared his view on the matter.

A member of Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party has broken rank to call for the chancellor’s resignation.

The Alternative for Germany appealed on Monday to lawmakers from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives to support its ​bid to rule Saxony-Anhalt after the far-right party surged into first place in the eastern German state's election.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces intense pressure after the far-right AfD party's strong showing in a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt.

The state election result could lead to a debate over the future of the firewall that has kept the Alternative for Germany out of power.

During the traditionally rather pleasant general debate in the German Bundestag, the scraps flew this time. Following the huge election victory of the controversial “Action for Germany” party, there was a heated debate between AfD co-chairman Alice Weidel and Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

One social media post ruined important negotiations German Chancellor Friedrich Merz canceled scheduled talks with US President Donald Trump over his remarks about the election in Saxony-Anhalt, DW reports.