AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election, posing challenge to Chancellor Merz
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Friedrich Merz, Alternative for Germany (AfD)
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany
September 20, 2026
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The far-right AfD party secured first place in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election with 37% of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party received only 5.5%, marking a historic low. Despite the electoral success, the AfD is unlikely to form a government due to opposition from mainstream parties. The results have intensified pressure on Chancellor Merz amid low approval ratings and internal party concerns.
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