Berlin, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - Germany's Merz faces new state polls after far-right thrashing

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Two German state elections Sunday could deal a double blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz, two weeks after his party suffered a stunning defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD. Tight races for power -- each with their own unique electoral dynamics -- are expected in the city-state of Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The Alternative for Germany is expected to make strong gains in both, a fortnight after......

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