Înfrângere majoră pentru Merz în alegerile regionale din Germania: AfD obține o nouă victorie în est, iar Die Linke câștigă la Berlin. CDU, cel mai slab rezultat din istoria partidului

Initial estimates from the regional elections in Germany show significant changes, with Die Linke leading in Berlin and AfD in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. CDU risks failing to enter the regional parliament in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with only 4.9% of votes, marking a historic low. AfD is projected to receive 38.3% of votes, followed closely by SPD at 35.4%. Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil acknowledged the government's failure to communicate the benefits of its reforms. Friedrich Merz described CDU's performance as disastrous, highlighting the polarization between SPD and AfD. Voter turnout has increased compared to previous elections, indicating heightened interest in the outcomes, which could impact national politics.