Friedrich Merz
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Sep 22, 2026
Patrick WintourGUEST
And I think you've got to look at what's also happening in, in Europe, just say over the last few days.
Patrick WintourGUEST
I mean, Germany, Friedrich Merz, and France, uh, Emmanuel Macron, both of them making quite dramatic announcements about the, the, the supplies of petrol or diesel, and they're running, they're running low, and they're very nervous about what might happen in the winter when demand will rise and if the supplies haven't, um, gone up.
Annie KellyHOST
So I mean, the potential impact on the global economy is pretty dire, right? Is, is, is that what you're saying?
Patrick WintourGUEST
Of course it is.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Well, now to politics elsewhere.
Caroline HepkerHOST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has staved off the biggest challenge to his leadership so far after a record election defeat.
Caroline HepkerHOST
His Christian Democrats were knocked out of state parliament after suffering their worst ever result in a state election yesterday.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Now, despite the loss, Merz faced no calls to resign, according to those familiar with the matter.
Friedrich MerzSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
However, the election results and these reasons-- these results go far beyond just me.
Friedrich MerzSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We are witnessing a profound change in the political party system in Germany, as well as in many other countries around the world.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Friedrich Merz there speaking to journalists yesterday via a translator, of course.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Now his next test will come today when he meets lawmakers within his CDU-led bloc who are likely to bring fresh grievances from their own constituents.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Well, now to politics elsewhere.
Caroline HepkerHOST
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has staved off the biggest challenge to his leadership so far after a record election defeat.
Caroline HepkerHOST
His Christian Democrats were knocked out of state parliament after suffering their worst ever result in a state election yesterday.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Now, despite the loss, Merz faced no calls to resign, according to those familiar with the matter.
Friedrich MerzSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
However, the election results and these reasons for these results go far beyond just me.
Friedrich MerzSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
We are witnessing a profound change in the political party system in Germany, as well as in many other countries around the world.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Friedrich Merz there speaking to journalists yesterday via a translator, of course.
Caroline HepkerHOST
Now, his next test will come today when he meets lawmakers within his CDU-led bloc, who are likely to bring fresh grievances from their own constituents.
Juan Carlos IragorriHOST
Según Spencer, quizá Carlos, que ya se había divorciado de Diana, pensaba en ese instante que quedaba libre para casarse con la mujer a la que realmente amaba, es decir, Camila Parker Bowles, hoy reina consorte.
Paz Rodríguez NielHOST
El jefe del gobierno alemán, el canciller federal demócrata cristiano Friedrich Merz, está en problemas tras los resultados de las elecciones en dos de los dieciséis estados federados de su país el domingo.
Paz Rodríguez NielHOST
En el Parlamento regional de Mecklemburgo-Pomerania Occidental, la CDU, el partido de Merz, ni siquiera alcanzó el umbral del 5 % de los votos, de modo que no tendrá representación.
Paz Rodríguez NielHOST
Para rematar, el ganador fue el partido ultraderechista Alternativa para Alemania.
Anthony HowardHOST
Taci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed in the 90s during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia.
Anthony HowardHOST
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he still has the support of his party to remain in his job following Sunday's historic defeat in state elections.
Anthony HowardHOST
In the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, his CDU party failed to get enough votes to enter parliament for the first time ever.
Anthony HowardHOST
He said the results were a heavy blow and represented a major turning point.
Anthony HowardHOST
Taci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed in the 90s during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia.
Anthony HowardHOST
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he still has the support of his party to remain in his job following Sunday's historic defeat in state elections.
Anthony HowardHOST
In the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, his CDU party failed to get enough votes to enter parliament for the first time ever.
Anthony HowardHOST
He said the results were a heavy blow and represented a major turning point.
Anthony HowardHOST
Taci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed in the 90s during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia.
Anthony HowardHOST
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he still has the support of his party to remain in his job following Sunday's historic defeat in state elections.
Anthony HowardHOST
In the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, his CDU party failed to get enough votes to enter parliament for the first time ever.
Anthony HowardHOST
He said the results were a heavy blow and represented a major turning point.
Anthony HowardHOST
Taci was sentenced to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed in the 90s during Kosovo's war for independence from Serbia.
Anthony HowardHOST
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he still has the support of his party to remain in his job following Sunday's historic defeat in state elections.
Anthony HowardHOST
In the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, his CDU party failed to get enough votes to enter parliament for the first time ever.
Anthony HowardHOST
He said the results were a heavy blow and represented a major turning point.
BrawlsterGUEST
Essentially, every reasonable or sensible idea is being blocked by the Social Democrats.
BrawlsterGUEST
They're still opposed to nuclear, and the Chancellor Merz has called the phase out a serious strategic mistake more than once.
BrawlsterGUEST
He also called the decision irreversible.
BrawlsterGUEST
[laughs]
Jeremy McEwanHOST
I know what it is in our country.
Jeremy McEwanHOST
I didn't want to misrepresent it.
BrawlsterGUEST
Yeah, because with Merz, you get the impression that the only thing that counts for him is to be chancellor, and it doesn't really matter what he's doing as long as he's holding that-
Jeremy McEwanHOST
Which I think is true for most Western politicians.
Barry AndrewsGUEST
I think secondly, Germany has had a bit of a wake up call at the polls.
Barry AndrewsGUEST
Chancellor Merz is hanging by a thread right now and One of the things that he's got completely wrong is their public mood actually in Germany.
Barry AndrewsGUEST
There's a lot of people who want to see the German government being more progressive about how it deals with this issue.
Barry AndrewsGUEST
And I think it's important to remember that Germany has paid a price for this.
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