Far-right AfD Party Makes Strong Gains in German Regional Elections, Merz Calls Results a 'Disaster'
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made significant progress in regional elections in Berlin and the northeastern region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, according to polls and initial results. Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged an 'electoral disaster' for his conservative party, the CDU, which suffered heavy losses. The radical left also made gains in Berlin, winning the election there for the first time.
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