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PoliticsAfD threatens fresh blow to Merz as two German states hold key vote

Voters are heading to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the far-right AfD expected to make further gains after its historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago. Although it has no realistic route to power in Berlin, Sunday’s vote is a major test of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to stay in office.

German electionsAfDFriedrich Merz

FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-09-20 14:56Original

AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz as two German states hold key vote
AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz as two German states hold key votePolitics