Germany's Merz scraps UN trip as party rebels circle
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cancelled a planned trip to the United Nations. The decision follows growing doubts about his leadership within his own party.
His party recently lost state elections to the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right party.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is in Washington. He is meeting with his American counterpart for talks.