Politics
Tight Race for CDU in German State Election, Party Threatens to Miss Electoral Threshold
Exit polls from elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin show the radical-right AfD gaining significant ground, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU faces its worst-ever results, potentially falling below the 5% threshold. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the AfD leads with approximately 37% of votes, narrowly edging out the SPD, whereas in Berlin, Die Linke emerges as the largest party with around 26%. The outcomes reflect widespread dissatisfaction with Germany’s economy and high prices, particularly in the east, prompting Merz to vow to remain in office despite the historic losses.
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