# Germany state elections: Cost of living a key issue in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

https://mins.news/en/video/65430

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-19 11:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QVU6CEQYkI

> Millions of Germans are preparing to vote in parliamentary elections in two eastern states. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern faces a closely fought contest, while Berlin has an open race, with the cost of living emerging as a key issue in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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