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Will German's far right party AfD win over two more regions?

Will German's far right party AfD win over two more regions?

Summary

Two regions in eastern Germany, Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, are holding state elections where the far-right party AfD hopes to win more support. This comes two weeks after the AfD won a major regional election for the first time in Germany.

Key Facts

  • The AfD (Alternative for Germany) is a far-right political party in Germany.
  • Two elections are happening in Berlin (the capital) and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (a rural state).
  • The AfD recently won its first big regional election in Germany.
  • The elections took place on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
  • Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are in eastern Germany.
  • Friedrich Merz, a leading politician, is supporting his party’s candidate Stefan Evers in Berlin.
  • Polls opened on the morning of the election day.
  • These elections are seen as important for Germany’s political landscape.
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