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Political "earthquake" in Germany, Merz takes to the stage: Surrender is not an option!

2026-09-07 18:06:26Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Political "earthquake" in Germany, Merz takes to the stage: Surrender
Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reacted after the shocking result of the regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party scored one of the biggest victories for the far-right in Germany since World War II.

In a statement from Berlin, Merz acknowledged that the result was a heavy blow to the CDU and that no one in the party had expected such an outcome.

He called it the CDU's worst result in decades and warned that the consequences of the vote would be felt not only in Saxony-Anhalt, but throughout Germany and even internationally.

"We are all deeply shocked. We did not expect such a result, but we have to accept it. These are the rules of our democracy," the chancellor declared.

According to Merz, the election has caused a significant change in the German political system. He described the result as a "tectonic shift" in the party system and admitted that the defeat "has shaken the party to its foundations."

However, Merz rejected any possibility of resignation. He said he is fully determined to continue on the path he has set out on and take political responsibility for the situation.

"For me, surrender is not an option," Merz said. "I am aware of my personal responsibility towards the country and I am determined to take this responsibility."

The Chancellor stressed that Germany needs deep reforms and that the defeat in the regional elections will not change his political course.

"Germany needs fundamental reforms and my determination to implement them remains unwavering," he said, adding that the reforms are directly related to the country's future and the opportunities Germany will offer its children and grandchildren.

Merz also acknowledged that the government cannot continue as if nothing has happened.

According to him, the election result shows that the CDU and the federal government must change the way they communicate with citizens and try to restore lost trust.

"The federal government should not only explain the reforms rationally. We must also communicate them emotionally," the chancellor said. He acknowledged that everyday life has become difficult for many Germans and that after the elections, fears have increased that the country could change for the worse.

"We need to reach people more, in their entire emotional dimension," Merz emphasized.

The Chancellor, meanwhile, defended the reforms undertaken by the government over the past year, saying he remains convinced that the decisions taken were right. He said that these reforms must be implemented now and that he will sit down with this stance in the talks with the ruling coalition partner.

Merz also tried to set clear limits on the political changes that the election result could bring. He stressed that, even if parliamentary majorities and governments change, the fundamental principles of German democracy cannot be called into question.

"Majorities change. Governments and their policies are always subject to the judgment of voters. This is the very foundation of democracy. But there is one thing that cannot be questioned: the values ​​of the Basic Law, our Constitution and the rules of our coexistence," he declared.

According to the Chancellor, power in Germany should be taken through democratic institutions and rules, while the political minority should not be treated as the enemy of the majority.

"Every government must adhere to the Basic Law," Merz emphasized, adding that the government will guarantee respect for the Constitution and the democratic order.

He also assured international partners that Germany will maintain its European orientation.

"Because of our history, Germany has a special responsibility. We will preserve the political order and our anchor in Europe," the chancellor said.

Merz also spoke about internal security, describing the threat as “very concrete.” At the same time, he guaranteed that the AfD’s victory in Saxony-Anhalt would not change the federal government’s policy toward Ukraine.

"Germany will continue to support Ukraine," he declared.

Referring to Russia, Merz said that the AfD's victory in Germany's eastern state was welcomed by Moscow.

"I want to be very clear: 2,500 kilometers east of here there is someone who is particularly pleased with this election result," the chancellor said, referring to Russia and simultaneously warning of attempts to destabilize Germany.

In conclusion, Merz said that the result should be taken extremely seriously and that the CDU must work to restore the trust of citizens.

He reiterated that he is not considering resigning and that he will not abandon the course of reforms.

"We must all improve together," he said, underlining that in the face of the new political situation, dedication, empathy, and the ability to address citizens not only with arguments, but also by understanding their concerns and emotions are needed.

Meanwhile, the CDU candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, acknowledged the severity of the defeat, stating that his party no longer has a mandate to govern.

"We have no mandate to govern. The mandate to govern now belongs to the AfD," Schulze said.

Despite the far-right's historic result, Merz insists that his response will not be withdrawal, but an effort to change the government's course, restore citizens' trust and implement reforms that, in his opinion, Germany can no longer postpone.


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