German voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania went to the polls on September 21–22, 2026, with about 3.8 million voters participating. The elections follow far-right gains in previous contests and are expected to heap additional pressure on struggling Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose political future has been in doubt.
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Merz under pressure as two more German states go to the polls Reuters
BERLIN, Sept 20 - German voters go to the polls on Sunday in two state elections that look likely to heap more pressure on struggling Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose future has been in the balance since the far right's triumph in another regional vote this month.
About 3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are heading to polls on Sunday.