CDU suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, including in home state of former leader Angela Merkel, where it polled just 4. 9% Staying in Germany, tens of thousands of automotive workers at Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other car brands are protesting on factory floors across the co...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/sep/21/merz-german-chancellor-state-elections-russia-ukraine-europe-live-latest-news)