Merz faces key test as two German states vote, AfD gains feared
They publishedMerz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far-right AfD
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Who
What
- Polling stations opened for two German regional elections amid AfD gains.
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin vote could affect Merz’s power.
- AfD strong in Saxony-Anhalt raised questions about national leadership.
- CDU could lose Berlin mayor’s office or fail to enter Mecklenburg-Vorp.
- Merz postponed UN trip, vows to stay on despite headwinds.
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
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published 20 Sept, 06:52Z
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