German States Vote in Test for Merz Amid Expected AfD Gains
Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania hold elections after the far-right party's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks earlier, according to France 24.
Two German states, Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, held elections on Sunday, with the far-right AfD party expected to make further gains, France 24 reported.
The vote follows a historic AfD win in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks earlier, according to the report, though AfD has no realistic path to power in Berlin. France 24 described the election as a key test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz that could affect whether he retains power.
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- AfD threatens fresh blow to Merz: Two German states hold key vote — France 24 — English
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