German state elections: CDU loses Berlin, AfD and Die Linke gain

In Berlin state elections, the CDU suffered a historic defeat, with the party leader describing it as a 'catastrophe' and exiting government for the first time. The far-right AfD and left-wing Die Linke emerged as the main winners, with Die Linke becoming the largest party in Berlin. This signals a significant shift in Germany's political landscape ahead of federal elections.