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AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote

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What happened

Two German states are heading to the polls today – in Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:56:15 UTC.

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  1. Merz under pressure as two more German states hold elections

  2. Future of German chancellor hangs in the balance as two states go to polls

  3. German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz

  4. Will German's far right party AfD win over two more regions?

  5. Merz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far-right AfD

  6. Germany: Could regional polls force Friedrich Merz to step down?

  7. AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote

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