{
  "id": 8400852,
  "title": "Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/germany-news-campaigns-wrap-up-in-two-state-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-campaigns-wrap-up-in-two-state-elections/live-79335548?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the final days of campaign before two German state elections, parties are making their last pushes for voter support. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and leftist Green Party are holding major rallies. In Berlin, center-right Christian Democrats (CDU) led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz and left-wing populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) are also staging significant events. Voter uncertainty remains high, with 21% undecided in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and 23% in Berlin. Surveys predict a close contest between AfD and Social Democrats (SPD) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the Greens need around 5% to secure a seat. In Berlin, CDU and SPD are neck and neck, with BSW potentially falling below the 5% threshold. Berlin's current government includes a CDU and SPD coalition under CDU Mayor Kai Wegner. Results could impact federal politics, as Merz's future is questioned after his CDU's poor performance in state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. Meanwhile, Oktoberfest in Munich officially begins on Saturday, and pro-life protests will take place in Berlin and Cologne, with counterprotests anticipated.",
  "summary": "Parties are campaigning for a last day ahead of polls in Mecklenburg-Vorpomerania and Berlin. And an association responsible for German sea ports says they are at high risk from cyberattacks and sabotage. DW has more.",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/how-germanys-far-right-learned-to-put-on-a-smile-to-win-elections",
        "published": "2026-09-19T02:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Germany news: Campaigns wrap up in two state elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/germany-news-campaigns-wrap-up-in-two-state-elections-8406474",
        "published": "2026-09-19T06:54:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}