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AfD targets Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election, challenges SPD stronghold
Le Monde·DE·1 day ago
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern go to the polls for state elections, with the outcome likely influenced by the recent far-right surge in Saxony-Anhalt. The results will test the strength of established parties and could reshape regional coalitions ahead of the federal cycle.
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The far-right AfD is demonstrating significant gains in ongoing German state elections, particularly in eastern Germany. Polls indicate a potential doubling of their vote share in Berlin to 18% and a competitive challenge to the SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The outcomes are uncertain but reflect growing voter discontent and could signal broader national political shifts.