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German state premier Schwesig counters AfD rise ahead of regional vote

Manuela Schwesig, a center-left state premier in eastern Germany, is positioned to blunt the far-right AfD's advance in Sunday's regional elections, a rare success for the SPD. The outcome could weaken Chancellor Friedrich Merz politically, as a strong AfD or weak center-left result would pressure his coalition. The vote is a key test of eastern German political dynamics ahead of the 2026 federal cycle.

Politico EUabout 8 hours agoDEengCredibility 49%View source

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#elections #afd #spd #regional-politics #merz

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eastern Germany

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Part of 3 situations

activePoliticsGeopolitics3m ago

Germany — 126 developments

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developingPolitics1h ago

AfD Gains in German State Elections, Challenges SPD in Eastern Germany

The far-right AfD is demonstrating significant gains in ongoing German state elections, particularly in eastern Germany. Polls indicate a potential doubling of their vote share in Berlin to 18% and a competitive challenge to the SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The outcomes are uncertain but reflect growing voter discontent and could signal broader national political shifts.

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developingPolitics2h ago

German Regional Elections: Schwesig Counters AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Manuela Schwesig (SPD) is campaigning for re-election as Minister President in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, directly confronting AfD challenger Leif-Erik Holm. This election is a critical test of the SPD's ability to counter the AfD's rise in eastern Germany, with the outcome potentially impacting Chancellor Friedrich Merz's political standing.

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