WorldPingPolling 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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WorldPingFar-right AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and leftwing Die Linke on course for victory in Berlin Germany’s embattled chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has vowed to stay in office and fight for future-proofing economic changes despite heavy losses…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
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WorldPingGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gains.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR
WorldPingGerman voters have delivered a fresh setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in two key regional elections.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
WorldPingYashar leads in opinion polls as its leader Gadi Eisenkot’s popularity among voters eclipses that of Netanyahu; Eisenkot bats for strategic wars over endless ones and concurs with the PM on matter such as two-state solution and Iran…
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