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Voters in two German states go to the polls Sunday for regional elections that could have national consequences. In Berlin, the candidate from the far-left populist Left Party could become the city's new governing mayor. And in the former eastern state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, it's too close to call between the incumbent Social Democrats and the far-right Alternative for Germany. We talk to our correspondents in both states. #Berlin #Schwerin #election #Germany #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Berlin heads to the polls in a tight state election 01:46 Possible coalition scenarios after election day 02:08 Hans Brandt, DW Correspondent in Berlin 03:15 Why Berlin's political landscape is so fragmented 05:49 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania vote tests Chancellor Merz 06:28 Giulia Saudelli, DW Correspondent in Schwerin 07:51 What is at stake for Chancellor Friedrich Merz? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►

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