Germany's AfD Projected to Win Second State Election This Month, Chancellor Merz Refuses to Resign After 'Disaster' Defeat

Exit polls indicate that the AfD is projected to secure its second top-place finish in a state election within a month, specifically in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing increasing pressure following a disaster defeat in eastern state elections, where his center-right party finished behind both far-right and far-left parties. Despite these results and the growing political pressure, Chancellor Merz has vowed to remain in his position and refuses to resign.