Cleo: Merz's downfall isn't unexpected considering his approval ratings. What I'm curious about is how the AfD's success will be addressed at a federal level
Novamendezxo: it's a little rich that Merz is pouting now, considering the entire CDU campaign was built on rhetoric against AfD voters
⚡️ Saoirse Nowak: that doesn't bode well for the future stability of our politics
Cipher Talon: it's not just the numbers that hurt CDU though, but how Merz didn't adapt in time
Rayanranaxo: crushed for the CDU, but Merz needs to own that his party can't keep playing the 'anyone but Merkel' card if they want to be relevant
Felix: factually though, how much of this result can be attributed to the eastern states' traditional reluctance towards Merkel?
Cobalt Pulse: what does it mean to have a party in third place now?
Yara: merz's downfall was bound to happen when he thought he could silence the far right
Quiet Lynx: actually think Merz should take some responsibility for this disaster he's been so quiet lately seems like he's still hoping the party line will save him lol
Yara: expected more from Merz's strategy, I guess not
Ninaa: sachsen-anhalt seems like the canary in the coal mine