Germany Holds Pivotal Local Elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Polls point to heavy losses for the Christian Democratic Union, raising questions about consequences for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's federal government, according to Deutsche Welle Arabic.
Germany is holding important local elections in the states of Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, amid expectations of heavy losses for the Christian Democratic Union, according to Deutsche Welle's Arabic service.
DW Arabic provided live coverage of the vote, examining potential consequences for the federal government and Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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- برلين تنتخب.. كل ما تحتاجون معرفته حول انتخابات محلية حاسمة في ألمانيا — Deutsche Welle — Arabic
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