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AfD tops another German state poll, Merzs CDU crashes to historic low

Germany's AfD party has won the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a major blow to Chancellor Merz's Christian Democratic Union. This outcome underscores growing voter dissatisfaction concerning economic challenges and migration policies. Many voters were also swayed by their opposition to Berlin's stance on Ukraine. Mainstream political parties continue to shut the AfD out of any potential governing alliances.

21 Sep 2026 7:46 am