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

https://mins.news/en/item/66357

- France 24, 2026-09-20 14:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/afd-threatens-fresh-blow-to-merz-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.

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