Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the state elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2 percent of the vote. The Social Democrats finished second with 35.5 percent of the vote. Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU received 4.9 percent and, for the first time, will not enter the state parliament. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
The result represents a historic defeat for the German Christian Democrats. The party lost its parliamentary representation in a state where it had previously held seats. After the election setback, Merz declared that he wants to continue as chancellor and insists on staying the reform course. Spiegel.de ↗
The results have increased pressure within the CDU. Part of the party is demanding a clear plan from the chancellor and criticizing his leadership following the setback in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as well as the elections in Berlin. AfD co-chair Tino Chrupalla described the result as proof of the CDU's weakening and predicted an early end to Merz's time in office. Welt ↗
Although the AfD achieved the strongest result, its participation in government is not certain. Social Democratic Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Manuela Schwesig announced her intention to negotiate a coalition of the SPD, the Left, and the Greens. Deutschlandfunk ↗
At the same time, in Berlin the Left party won, receiving 25.3 percent of the vote. The results of both elections have intensified the debate over the future direction of German politics and the future of Merz's government. hnonline.sk ↗
AfD wins in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, CDU falls out of the state parliament
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