State elections: Tension before elections with national political significance
Election campaign finale in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin: Polls point to close races and difficult coalition formations. The impact on both countries is likely to be significant.
Elections are set to take place in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin, with polls indicating close contests. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the SPD led by Manuela Schwesig is slightly ahead of the AfD with 37% of the vote, while in Berlin, a head-to-head battle is expected between the Linke and the CDU. The outcome of these elections could have implications for the future of CDU leader Friedrich Merz, with some polls suggesting that if the CDU performs poorly, it could threaten Merz's position as Chancellor.
The elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin may also impact coalition talks, with the AfD likely to be excluded from government in both states.
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