Germans Vote in Elections Threatening Fresh Blow to Merz The vote in two German state elections has sent shockwaves through Berlin, threatening to deal another blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The center right CDU party, under Merz's leadership, is facing stiff competition from the far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the far left Die Linke.
Polls suggest that the AfD will make significant gains in both states, although it's unlikely to come close to power.