On 20 September, polling stations opened for regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced a key political test with the far-right AfD expected to make further gains.
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Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on power.
Merz faces key test as 2 German states hold elections with eyes on the far-right AfD AP News
Two German states are heading to the polls today – in Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The far-right AfD party is expected to make further gains after securing a historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago, though it has no realistic path to power in Berlin. Sunday's vote is a key test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, one that could determine whether he can hold on to power. De