PoliticsFuture of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to the polls as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a test of his leadership. The far-right Alternative für Deutschland is seeking further gains at the expense of his CDU, with a severe result potentially prompting calls for his replacement or snap elections.
TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-09-20 02:00Original
Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls
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