Merz Stands Firm Against Far-Right: No Cooperation with AfD

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated his stance against collaborating with the far-right Alternative for Germany party after close election results in Baden Wuerttemberg. Despite the Greens narrowly surpassing his Christian Democrats, Merz emphasized that this outcome wouldn't impact the coalition government in Berlin.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed on Monday that his conservative party will not join forces with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) following a tightly contested state election in Baden Wuerttemberg.

The Greens narrowly edged out Merz's conservative Christian Democrats, but he stated that this result would not disrupt the coalition government's operations in Berlin.

Merz's comments highlight a firm stance against aligning with the AfD, maintaining a clear separation from the far-right and preserving government stability.

(With inputs from agencies.)