# Why this weekend’s German state elections matter for Chancellor Merz

https://mins.news/en/video/63275

- DW News, 2026-09-17 20:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tho0WQrq40A

> Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces a crucial weekend as voters cast ballots in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. After the CDU suffered a heavy defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, another poor result could further undermine his leadership and raise questions about his position.

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