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Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.

Key facts

  • About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:42:50 UTC.

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  3. Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls

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