MERZ OUT? Germany’s AfD Threatens CDU, Eyes Further Gains In Berlin, Eastern State | Times Now World

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Voters in Germany’s capital Berlin and the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are casting ballots in state elections expected to deliver further gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), adding pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz after his Christian Democratic Union suffered a major setback in Saxony-Anhalt two weeks ago. The AfD has no immediate path to power because major parties have ruled out cooperation with it, but a strong showing could further reshape Germany’s political landscape. Merz’s CDU faces particular risks, including potentially losing Berlin’s mayor’s office and falling below the five-percent threshold in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Associated Press says poor results could intensify pressure on Merz’s leadership, with calls for his replacement already emerging from within his own party. #germany #germanyelections #afd #afdgermany #friedrichmerz #merz #germanpolitics #germanypolitics #berlin #mecklenburgwesternpomerania #saxonyanhalt

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