Merz under pressure as two more German states go to the polls
- On Sunday, German voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in final state elections that threaten to further undermine embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.
- Earlier this month, the CDU collapsed to 17% in Saxony-Anhalt while the AfD soared to 44%, intensifying conservative rumors about a potential 'chancellor swap' within Merz's party.
- In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the SPD edges ahead of the AfD at 37% versus 36%, with the campaign centered on popular state premier Manuela Schwesig.
- Berlin voters may see the Left Party overtake the CDU for the mayor's office, raising fresh questions over the so-called "firewall" strategy under which parties refuse AfD coalitions.
- Merz's approval ratings have plunged to 14% amid frustration over pension, tax, and energy reforms; senior CDU figures rallied behind him despite deep economic challenges ahead.
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The regional elections in Germany continue, Sunday, in Berlin and in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. After the clear victory obtained by the extremists from AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, the essential question of the day is the following: will there be new successes of the extremists or does the conservative alliance led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz recover from fists? Article The Germans, again at the polls. Elections in Berlin and in the Mecklenbur…
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a new state parliament has been elected since 8 a.m. and in Berlin, a new House of Representatives is expected. In both federal states, narrow decisions are expected. In Berlin, left and CDU are in the lead in the polls, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, SPD and AfD.
Since 8 a.m. people can vote for the Berlin House of Representatives or the Landtag in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Chancellor Merz has appointed the CDU Bureau in the evening.
People can vote until 6 p.m. A new feature is that voters as young as 16 can now cast their ballots.
Alexander Zimovsky: It's also a job.. Based on current data as of September 20, 2026 (6:30 a.m. GMT), when polling stations had just opened in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, two analytical frames were formed
It's also a job. Based on current data as of September 20, 2026 (6:30 a.m. GMT), when polling stations had just opened in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, two analytical frames were formed.1. Another success of the AfG: from regional triumph...
Nearly four million Germans are expected to vote this Sunday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The results could further complicate the situation of Chancellor Friedrich Merz. ...
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