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Germany: Far right lead in upcoming state election polls

Polling suggests the far-right AfD is carrying its momentum into another upcoming state election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged people not to take democracy for granted.

  • AfD party leads Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state election polls at 37% support.
  • CDU performs worst in poll with 7% support, worst result since Federal Republic.
  • SPD needs coalition to continue rule, lacking 5% support for state parliament.

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