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2026-07-15 23:06:13
[Merz Says He Doesn't Want US Interference in German Elections] German Chancellor Merz said on the 15th that he does not want the United States to interfere in German elections. Speaking at a government summer press conference, Merz said Germany would not interfere in the US election. "Conversely, I also don't want the US government or institutions closely related to the government to interfere in German elections," Merz said. He added that foreign funding to German political parties violates German law and he hopes relevant countries will abide by German laws. State elections will be held in Saxony-Anhalt, Berlin, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in September. Multiple polls show the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) currently leading in support in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. "In Germany, a far-right party entering the government has a completely different meaning than a similar situation in other EU countries," Merz said. "I will do everything in my power to prevent this from happening." (Xinhua)
