The party CDU loses many votes. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern the party is not in the parliament. This is very bad. Berlin also has bad results.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz talks to reporters. He says: I am part of the problem. He wants to stay chancellor. The leaders do not talk about a stop. Merz wants a strong CDU.
The CDU rules with the SPD. Both parties want to work on. The SPD wants changes for rules. Life must stay cheap. Merz plans a special meeting now.