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A series of overnight explosions damaged small businesses in Frankfurt, adding to regional security concerns as Germany also grapples with record-high diesel prices and critical upcoming state elections.
Voters in Germany are casting ballots in two state elections that could deliver further setbacks to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-right government.
The Alternative for Germany party secured first place in state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, dealing a severe blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives.
Voters in Germany headed to the polls on Sunday for two state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania that could deliver another setback to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Recent state elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have resulted in major defeats for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, amplifying political pressure on the federal government amid contentious national reforms.
Initial exit polls from regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania point to significant setbacks for Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union party.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated he intends to remain in office after his Christian Democratic Union suffered a historic defeat in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to press ahead with economic reforms despite heavy losses for his CDU party in two regional elections, where the far-right Alternative for Germany secured a leading position in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to continue his reform agenda following a bruising electoral setback and historic lows for his center-right party in two state votes.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to remain in office following damaging state election defeats for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Germany's right-wing Alternative for Deutschland party has secured strong results in regional elections, projecting a major challenge to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government after 16 months in office.
Germany's far-left party Die Linke won the Berlin state election, while the far-right Alternative for Germany secured a victory in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, delivering a historic blow to Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservative party.
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