Germany holds state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as far-right AfD seeks further gains
Source Summary
Germany is holding state elections on Sunday in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with the far-right AfD party seeking to expand its influence following strong results in recent Saxony-Anhalt elections. The anti-immigration party's rising popularity is expected to test Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership in both contests.
Why it matters
The AfD's continued electoral gains in major German states directly challenge the governing coalition's political stability and shape the country's policy direction on immigration and governance.
