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Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in… Grouped from 9 articles across 3 sources.

9 reports3 sourcesSep 21, 2026, 3:12 AM
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EuronewsSep 21, 2026, 3:12 AM

Germany: The Left triumphs in Berlin as AfD surges in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Germany’s final state elections of the year have delivered a sharp political shake-up. The Left has won Berlin, while the AfD has come out on top in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the CDU suffering heavy losses in both elections.

Al JazeeraSep 20, 2026, 5:42 AM

Germany’s Berlin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania states head to polls

About 3.8 million people in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are eligible to vote on Sunday.

DWSep 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Far-right AfD wins state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, CDU fails to enter parliament

The far-right AfD has come first in the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with Chancellor Merz's CDU failing to enter parliament. Meanwhile the Left Party took first place in Berlin. DW has more.

DWSep 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Germany: AfD wins in northeastern state, Left in Berlin

The far-right AfD has come first in the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with Chancellor Merz's CDU failing to enter parliament. Meanwhile the Left Party took first place in Berlin. DW has more.

DWSep 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Germany: Polls open in two key state elections

Voting in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power. Follow DW live.

DWSep 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

Germany: Voting underway in two key state elections

Elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are expected to bring gains for the far-right AfD party and could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz can hold on to power. Follow DW live.

DWSep 19, 2026, 6:46 AM

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: SPD seeks to fend off AfD

For nearly three decades, the Social Democrats have governed Germany's northeastern state. If they can fend off the AfD, the result may boost the fortunes of the German government's junior coalition partner.

DWSep 19, 2026, 6:54 AM

Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state elections

Parties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from cyberattacks and sabotage. DW has more.

DWSep 19, 2026, 2:51 PM

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Will economy shape the vote?

Voters in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to the polls on Sunday, with the Social Democrats and far-right AfD neck and neck. Here's a look at key economic issues that could influence the election.

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