Voting for a Divided Germany Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg Western Pomerania are casting their ballots in two key state elections that will have significant implications for Germany's national politics.
The rise of the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has dominated German politics in recent years, and their expected gains in both states could shake up the status quo.
The election results may determine the fate of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, whose approval ratings have never been lower.