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German state elections deal a blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Sep 20, 2026, 4:20 PM CDT
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Elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have dealt the CDU a historic defeat while the AfD saw a massive gain. The pressure on Germany's unpopular chancellor is mounting.
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