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CDU faces historic exit from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament; SPD's Schwesig set for win

Polls suggest the CDU may fall below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's state election, risking their first-ever absence from the state parliament. SPD's Manuela Schwesig is projected to win decisively. This would mark a significant shift in the state's political landscape and a major setback for the CDU nationally.

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#germany #state-election #cdu #spd #schwesig

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activePolitics21h ago

German State Elections: AfD Gains Expected, Merz's Leadership Under Pressure

Two German state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin concluded campaigning, with voting scheduled for Sunday. The far-right AfD is projected to make significant gains, particularly in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, potentially deepening Chancellor Merz's political crisis and challenging the federal coalition. The outcomes will test Merz's leadership and could reshape Germany's political landscape.

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