I'll start the live broadcast a little earlier today - at 17:55 Berlin time. Polling stations in Vorpommern and Berlin close at 18:00. We are watching live the figures, the reaction and the possible consequences for German politics.
Two and a half million people can vote for a new state parliament in Berlin – for the first time 16- and 17-year-olds are also entitled to vote. The forecasts foresee a close race between CDU and left.
The elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are considered a further test of mood for the federal politics. Since 8 o'clock the polling stations are open, until 6 o'clock can be voted. The live blog around the decisions on this Sunday.