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

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What happened

Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections.

Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:26:10 UTC.

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