German opposition AfD calls on Merz to follow UK’s Starmer and step down

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to resign, drawing a direct comparison with developments in the United Kingdom involving Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

In a statement posted on X, the right-wing party said Merz should “follow the example” of Starmer, who has announced plans to step down following what he described as a “dramatic fall” in approval ratings. Starmer has said he will remain in office until a successor is elected.

Der britische Premier Keir Starmer kündigt nach dramatischen Zustimmungswerten seinen Rücktritt für den Spätsommer an. Wer die Interessen des eigenen Volkes ignoriert, scheitert am Ende immer. Wann zieht die politische Elite in Deutschland endlich die gleichen Konsequenzen? pic.twitter.com/e7AjjL4j8I

— AfD (@AfD) June 22, 2026

The AfD argued that politicians who “ignore the interests of their own people” ultimately face political failure, adding: “When will Germany’s political elite finally draw the same conclusions?”

On Monday (June 22), Starmer confirmed he would leave his post at a later date, but did not provide a precise timeline for his departure, saying he would stay on until the transition to a new prime minister is complete.

By Aghakazim Guliyev