Key FactsPoll puts Greens first as CDU and AfD tie
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
- In a hypothetical state election, the Greens would receive 30 percent, while CDU and AfD would each get 23 percent.
- Fifty-eight percent are satisfied with Cem Özdemir’s work, while 37 percent express criticism of Manuel Hagel.
- Fifty-one percent are satisfied with the Green-Black state government, while 43 percent view it critically.
- Sixty-two percent fear the auto industry has no future; 22 percent of employed respondents fear possible job losses.
After the state election: SPD, Left Party, and Greens begin coalition negotiations in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Key FactsGreens Approve Coalition Talks in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Oct 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- After two weeks of exploratory talks, a small Green party conference in Rostock unanimously approved negotiations.
- The SPD and Left Party had already approved talks Friday; Schwesig said they should begin Monday at 11 a.m.
- The AfD fell short of a majority with 32 of 71 seats; the SPD, Greens and Left Party together hold 39.
- The state parliament convenes October 20; the minister president would need to be elected by November 17 at the latest.
We want to be more than a coalition of three parties. We want to be there for everyone: in the city and in the countryside, for young and old, for our voters and also for those who are skeptical or did not vote for us.— Manuela Schwesig (SPD); remarks on the coalition negotiations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sunday question for the state election in Bavaria • GMS for SAT.1 Bavaria: CSU 37% | AfD 22% | Greens 15% | Free Voters 10% | SPD 6% | The Left 3% | FDP 2% | ... Show more
Election polls for the Bavarian state election (#ltwby) - | Sunday question
Election polls for the Bavarian state election (#ltwby) - | Sunday question
Sunday poll for the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia • INSA/BILD: CDU 26% | AfD 21% | SPD 18% | Greens 16% | The Left Party 10% | FDP 4% | Other 5% ➤ ... Show more
Election polls for the state election in NRW (#ltwnrw) - | Sunday poll
Election polls for the state election in NRW (#ltwnrw) - | Sunday poll
After the state election: Saxony-Anhalt state parliament elects AfD politician Tobias Rausch as state parliament president
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Alexander Schweitzer: This is the successor of Bärbel Bas: Alexander Schweitzer suffered a defeat in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election ...
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Özdemir's Greens clearly in the lead: Poll in Baden-Württemberg delivers a blow to the CDU
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Key FactsGreens lead CDU and AfD in Baden-Württemberg poll
4 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- At the March 8 state election, the Greens finished 0.5 percentage points ahead of the CDU.
- An Infratest dimap poll gives the Greens 30 percent, with CDU and AfD each at 23 percent.
- The AfD gained 4.2 percentage points from spring, while the CDU fell from 29.7 to 23 percent.
- Satisfaction reached 58 percent for Özdemir and 31 percent for Hagel; 37 percent were dissatisfied with Hagel.
+++Stream +++: What the Chancellor says about the government's course: Disaster in the state elections, dismal poll numbers, and the coalition partner SPD ...
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Sunday poll for the Baden-Württemberg state election • Infratest dimap for SWR/StZ/SWP: Greens 30% | CDU 23% | AfD 23% | SPD 7% | The Left 6% | FDP 4% | Other ... Show more
Election polls for the state election in Baden-Württemberg (#ltwbw) - | Sunday question
Election polls for the state election in Baden-Württemberg (#ltwbw) - | Sunday question
Sunday poll for the Brandenburg state election • INSA / MAZ/MOZ/LR: AfD 40% | SPD 20% | CDU 9% | The Left 9% | BSW 7% | Greens 7% | Other 8% ➤ Progress: Election polls for the Brandenburg state election (#ltwbb) - | Sunday poll ... Show more
Following the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt: Siegmund plans to run for minister-president
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Key FactsSiegmund announces bid for Saxony-Anhalt premiership
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- After a faction meeting in Magdeburg, Ulrich Siegmund announced plans to stand in December’s premier election.
- In the September 6 state election, the AfD received 43.8 percent and led the field; the CDU won 17.2 percent.
- The AfD holds 39 seats, while CDU, Left, Greens and SPD jointly hold 39; 42 votes are required for a majority.
- The BSW rejects a coalition and has announced it will abstain; abstentions are not counted in the third round.
I wouldn't go into the vote for the Minister-President if I didn't already have stability as a certainty beforehand. Accordingly, it won't be a classic minority government; if everything goes as we currently plan, there will be a stable framework, though I cannot yet provide any further exact details.— Ulrich Siegmund, AfD co-chair of the parliamentary group, after a faction meeting in Magdeburg; on his bid for Minister-President and the formation of the government
Successful exploratory talks: Red-Red-Green coalition agrees to coalition talks in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Key FactsSPD, Left and Greens plan coalition talks in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- The three parties’ negotiating leaders recommended that their party bodies begin coalition talks.
- The SPD and Left state executives meet Friday evening; the Greens decide Saturday at an extraordinary small party conference in Rostock.
- During the exploratory talks, the parties agreed on free childcare, preserving all hospitals and expanding public participation.
- The SPD and Left no longer have a majority alone and therefore depend on the Greens to form a government.
CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader: | "It was good": Coalition committee remains silent on decisions after four hours of deliberation
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AfD Deception Instead of Election Promises: Siegmund and His Path to Power: The AfD achieved an excellent result in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt ...
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Key FactsSiegmund’s Shift After AfD Success in Saxony-Anhalt
Oct 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- Before the election, Siegmund promised a stable, reliable government and would become minister-president only if the AfD could govern alone.
- After 43.8 percent and 39 seats, Siegmund now says the AfD can govern with a one-seat majority.
- The December election announced by Siegmund could leave him dependent on one to three CDU defectors or members of Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht.
- Even as the first AfD minister-president, his government would need votes from other parliamentary groups to pass laws.
Of course we will govern even with one more vote.— Ulrich Siegmund, AfD politician in Saxony-Anhalt, after the election; in response to not achieving an absolute majority, signaling willingness to govern with a slim margin.
OpinionFriedrich Merz in Kyiv: This sign of solidarity with Ukraine was desperately needed
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Oktoberfest waitress Lavio has experienced Hitler salutes and racist orders in the beer tent. Lavio identifies as non-binary, a person of color ... Show more
Usedom: Swedish Family Cancels Vacation After AfD Election Victory — Hotels See Cancellations
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First teachers withdraw applications: They wanted to teach in Saxony-Anhalt - | then came the AfD
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Key FactsReport: Teachers Turn Away After AfD Success
Sep 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Apparently, just under ten applicants withdrew school-job applications and explicitly referred to the AfD’s election success.
- In the 6 September vote, AfD secured 43.8 percent; CDU received 17.2 percent.
- The applicants apparently contacted the State Education Office themselves; its spokesperson said the authority does not ask their reasons.
- The AfD program proposes, among other measures, separate classes for refugee children, ending inclusion, and banning rainbow flags.
That is exactly why our schools need people who stand up for democracy, diversity, and social cohesion.— Jan Riedel, former Education Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, in the context of concerns about the AfD's rise and its impact on teaching staff
“Clearly illegal”: Lawyers see possible errors in the Saxony-Anhalt election - | Repetition could be imminent
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OpinionIllegal campaign financing: Must the election in Saxony-Anhalt be repeated?: Political party law expert Sophie Schönberger believes the state election is ...
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Key FactsLawyers consider possible challenge to Saxony-Anhalt election
Oct 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Several constitutional lawyers believe the AfD may have partly financed citizens’ forums with parliamentary group funds.
- An election challenge depends on whether the possible irregularity could have affected the distribution of seats.
- AfD parliamentary group manager Patrick Harr rejects the criticism, saying the forums were funded within the permitted framework and timeframe.
- Eligible voters in Saxony-Anhalt may object within one month after the result is announced; publication is expected soon.
The AfD's election campaign in Saxony-Anhalt was largely financed from parliamentary faction funds.— Sophie Schönberger, Berlin-based law professor and expert on party law, told Spiegel
AfD gains ground in North Rhine-Westphalia - | CDU's lead continues to shrink
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Polls on Merz and the CDU: More than half say he should resign: Three state elections, three defeats—September has been devastating for the CDU ...
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Hildesheim AfD district chairman has a promising list position for next year's state election
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OpinionState elections: Those who vote for the AfD are part of the problem: Why should only Merz, Bas, and Klingbeil be to blame for everything? It's time to ...
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In the northeast, the CDU failed to clear the five percent hurdle in a state election for the first time – | ironically, in Angela Merkel's former ... Show more
Wenn am nächsten Sonntag Landtagswahl wäre … dann wäre sie gestern schon gewesen. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und Berlin haben rund 3 ... Show more
Key FactsCDU misses Mecklenburg-Vorpommern parliament; Amthor set for interim leadership
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- In Sunday's election, the CDU recorded 4.9 percent, its weakest result in any state election since 1949.
- After a board meeting in Schwerin, Daniel Peters announced his resignation; Philipp Amthor is to lead the state party until early 2027.
- Secretary-General Katy Hoffmeister also resigned, while deputy leader Ann Christin von Allwörden had stepped down earlier.
- The AfD emerged strongest, narrowly ahead of the SPD; only the Left and Greens also entered parliament.
from the crushing defeat— Daniel Peters, after a CDU state executive committee meeting in Schwerin, saying he would personally take the consequences of the crushing defeat
Germany's Merz struggles to stay on track after humiliating regional election defeat
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+ AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, CDU ousted from state parliament - | what the people of Deggendorf have to say about it + After the election is ... Show more
State Legislative Elections: The CDU fell short by about 1,100 votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Key FactsWeidel portrays AfD as new people’s party after elections
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the CDU failed to clear the five-percent threshold for the first time; AfD led SPD clearly.
- In Berlin, the Left won clearly ahead of the CDU; AfD placed third after gains, ahead of the Greens.
- Weidel called both results excellent and announced her intention to replace the CDU in Berlin.
- For September 21, press conferences by the SPD, Left Party and Friedrich Merz were announced for 11:00, 12:45 and 13:30.
We will replace the CDU.— Alice Weidel, AfD chairwoman, said this during a press conference after the elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; she vowed to replace the CDU.
Election in MV: CDU fails to clear 5 percent threshold: The state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ends with a historic result for the CDU.
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Sunday poll for the state election in North Rhine-Westphalia • Forsa / NRW daily newspapers: CDU 29% | AfD 22% | Greens 18% | SPD 14% | The Left 8% | FDP 3% | ... Show more
Election polls for the state election in NRW (#ltwnrw) - | Sunday poll
Election polls for the state election in NRW (#ltwnrw) - | Sunday poll
State Elections: Much Shock, Little Clarity - | Chancellor Merz Searches for a Course
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After the election disaster: AfD gains ground at the federal level too - | SPD demands a change of course
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State election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Hamburg's CDU leader raises the possibility of a vote of confidence against Merz
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“Impressing us”: Putin and Moscow openly celebrate AfD's election successes in Germany
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Düsseldorf: AfD positions itself for state elections: At its district assembly, which was accompanied by protests, the party elected direct candidates. However ...
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Die AfD hat die Landtagswahl in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern gewonnen. Auch in Berlin hat die Partei zugelegt. Die Chefs blicken jetzt über die Landespolitik hinaus.
“Five percent threshold is an arbitrary boundary”: Well over 100,000 votes will likely go uncounted after the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ...
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Does the AfD now want to govern in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania? Lead candidate Holm makes his position clear.
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This is how the world abroad is commenting on the Merz disaster in the state elections
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In Wrangelsburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, almost everyone voted for the AfD: Mayor explains the result
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“Alarming result”: Werder Bremen reacts critically to elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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In Berlin, the Left Party has won its first-ever election to the House of Representatives. Lead candidate Elif Eralp now aims to become mayor and is seeking ... Show more
State Legislative Election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on September 20, 2026
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Key FactsPreliminary figures: AfD wins Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wahlrecht.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wahlrecht.de
- The state election authority reported 38.2% for AfD and 35.5% for the SPD.
- The Left and Greens entered the state parliament with 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.
- CDU, BSW and FDP failed to enter with 4.9%, 4.8% and 1.0%, respectively.
- Leif-Erik Holm claimed a governing mandate; all political forces except BSW had ruled out cooperation.
What a comeback— Said by Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig shortly after the first projections for the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election were released.
Election campaign support from Moscow: Putin's envoy courts AfD before state election
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State Legislative Elections: “What a Comeback!” – Schwesig Celebrates Election Results
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Saxony-Anhalt has voted. The forecast for the state election. More information: Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt - Daten, Reaktionen, Analysen
Key FactsAfD leads Saxony-Anhalt election, according to projections
Sep 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stimme.de
- Polling stations closed at 6 p.m.; counting is ongoing, and the preliminary result is expected overnight into Monday.
- The 6 p.m. projections put AfD at 44.5 and 44.0 percent, and CDU at 18.0 and 18.5 percent, respectively.
- In 2021, CDU was the strongest party with 37.1 percent, followed by AfD with 20.8 percent.
- Turnout stood at 65.3 percent by 4 p.m.; evening projections put participation at approximately 78 percent.
A neck-and-neck race ahead of the election: SPD is closing in on AfD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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Key FactsPoll puts AfD narrowly ahead of SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- The representative Insa poll for Bild puts AfD support at 37% and SPD support at 35%.
- The Left would receive 10%, the Greens 5%, BSW 3%, and CDU 7%, according to the survey.
- A coalition between SPD and the Left would reportedly no longer be possible; the governing parties could continue with the Greens.
- Ahead of Sunday's election, Insa surveyed 1,000 people online aged 16 and over, with a stated margin of error of ±3.1 percentage points.
Shortly before the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig is campaigning for votes in Demmin. The SPD has made significant gains in ... Show more
Key FactsSchwesig seeks another term before state election
Sep 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: de.euronews.com
- On September 19, 2026, Schwesig joined a question-and-answer event with SPD supporters in Demmin, one day before the state election.
- In September 2025, Infratest dimap put the SPD at 19 percent, while the AfD stood at 38 percent.
- An Insa poll commissioned by Bild put the SPD at around 35 percent and the AfD at 37 percent days before the election.
- An Infratest dimap poll commissioned by NDR found that 59 percent would directly choose Schwesig as premier, compared with 28 percent for Leif-Erik Holm.
My greatest wish is that we in the country stand together, that we women above all can continue to live freely. I, as a woman, experience the AfD as threatening. It devalues us women. It is in large parts also sexist, and I want our girls and women to wake up and grow up free. No father and no man can want his daughter or partner to be disadvantaged just because she is a woman. For that I stand, and not the AfD, and that makes the difference.— Manuela Schwesig, Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in an Euronews interview during a citizen dialogue in Demmin ahead of the state election.
State Legislative Elections: The Left Wins the Berlin Election by a Wide Margin: Wegner Blames Merz for CDU Losses +++ Weidel: “We’ve Displaced the CDU as a ...
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Merz in Bedrängnis: Fünf Szenarien für einen Kanzlertausch: Kanzler Merz ist in Bedrängnis - nach den Landtagswahlen in Berlin und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern am ...
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Key FactsFive Scenarios for a Possible Change of Chancellor
Sep 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Sunday’s state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern could intensify criticism of Merz within the CDU.
- The article cites no signs of a resignation; Merz would remain caretaker chancellor until a successor was appointed.
- If Merz lost a confidence vote, the president could dissolve the Bundestag within 21 days if Merz proposed it.
- The CDU cannot legally remove him outright; Markus Söder, Hendrik Wüst, and Alexander Dobrindt are mentioned as possible successors.
"I don't know a single politician who isn't for peace," says Manuela Schwesig, SPD, Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ... Show more
Key FactsHeated campaign debate between Schwesig and Holm
Sep 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- The encounter at Schwerin Castle was their first meeting on a major stage during this campaign.
- Schwesig appeared as minister-president, while Holm was the AfD’s lead candidate in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
- The discussion became heated; according to the report, both pursued their own strategy.
- Near the end, Schwesig mentioned a bank robber on the AfD list.
Poll before Sunday's election: SPD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania overtakes AfD - | CDU continues to slide
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State Legislative Elections: Pressure on Merz Following Results in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
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📊 New poll, new ranking: Shortly before the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the SPD is narrowly ahead of the AfD in the ZDF Politbarometer ... Show more
Election forecast for Saxony-Anhalt: AfD with record result - | CDU collapses: The AfD wins a state election in Saxony-Anhalt for the first time and ...
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