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Germany braces for key state elections where far right party AfD seeks another breakthrough

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What happened

Germany is gearing up for two more pivotal state elections on Sunday: in the capital Berlin and in the largely rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:28:23 UTC.

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  1. Germany cuts energy tax to lower petrol prices as Merz faces state key elections

  2. Germany braces for key state elections where far right party AfD seeks another breakthrough

  3. Dutch riot police break up far-right protest in The Hague after violence erupts

  4. Russian election observer loses consciousness during arrest, opposition party says

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