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AfD poised for state election gains, deepening Merz's political crisis
AftenpostenLO·DE·2 days ago
Campaigning has concluded ahead of state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, with Chancellor Merz receiving additional support from his own party. The elections will test the federal government's standing and could shift the balance in the Bundesrat.
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Campaigning has concluded for state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin. Polls indicate tight races in both states, with the SPD and AfD nearly tied in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the CDU and Linke in a close contest in Berlin. The outcomes are expected to signal shifts in national political dynamics and could impact Chancellor Merz's standing.