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Germany holds regional elections amid AfD rise and gas supply talks FAST-MOVING

German voters are casting ballots today in regional elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. These elections serve as a critical test for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his CDU, which faces significant political pressure following a major defeat by the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, polling suggests the CDU is struggling to reach the 5% threshold required for parliamentary entry, potentially marking its worst historical result. The SPD and AfD are currently in a close race for dominance in the northeastern state.

Simultaneously, reports indicate that the AfD and Kirill Dmitriev, a senior economic envoy for Vladimir Putin, are preparing for a potential meeting in early 2026. The discussions are expected to focus on the resumption of Russian gas supplies to Germany via the Nord Stream pipelines, provided a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine is established. While the AfD advocates for returning to cheaper Russian energy to boost the German economy, such imports remain subject to European Union sanctions.

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AfD · Alternative for Germany · Berlin · CDU · Christian Democratic Union · Friedrich Merz · Germany · Kirill Dmitriev · Manuela Schwesig · Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania · Saxony-Anhalt · Social Democratic Party

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