Germany's Merz talks after party slides in regional polls | DW News

Polls have closed in two state elections in Germany, with initial exit polls showing heavy losses for Friedrich Merz's CDU party in both. The German chancellor was quick to take responsibility, describing the results as a

🇩🇪🗳️ September 21, 2026 — a historic election result in Germany: the AfD won in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with 38.2%, while the CDU failed to enter the state parliament for the first time. In Berlin, The Left party took first place with 25.7%. Watch the video for details on what this means for German politics. #Germany #AfD #Merz #elections #news

Developments between Russia and Germany continue amid global anticipation, with all eyes on what the coming days may bring #Russia #Germany #Developments

The AfD ban debate is back on Germany's political agenda after the Saxony-Anhalt election. Chancellor Friedrich Merz isn't sold on the idea, arguing that a ban would not solve the underlying problem, and the legal hurdles are immense. #dwgermanpolitics

The pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz could ratchet up a notch this weekend, as voters head to the polls on Sunday. State elections are being held in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania where Merz's conservative CDU party is expected to lose support. #germany #dwgermanpolitics