Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Parliamentary Election Vote Share Margin of Victory

After his party secured 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, stated that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, won the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

After his party secured 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, stated that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, won the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

After his party secured 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, stated that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, won the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

After his party received 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, said that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, topped the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

After his party received 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, said that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, topped the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

After his party received 4.9% and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) 38.2%, Merz describes the defeat as a "disaster" and clings to the chancellorship. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described his party's loss in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections as a "disaster," but affirmed his commitment to his position and continuing his reform agenda. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party considered the result a new success, while its leader, Tino Schröbel, said that his party had ousted the Social Democratic Party (SPD) from the lead and "crushed" the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Calls for a change of course within the CDU intensified after the results, but Merz refused to resign and confirmed his continued leadership as chancellor and party leader. The AfD, which advocates for the deportation of foreigners, topped the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections with 38.2%, ahead of the SPD, which received 35.5%.

"Merz is cornered": the EU fears that the growing popularity of the AfD will force Germany to reduce payments to the EU budget, writes Euractiv. According to the portal, the weakening position of the chancellor and the strengthening of the right are causing European capitals to fear that Berlin will reconsider the size of its contributions. "Now he is cornered by the rise of the far right," a European diplomat told the publication. The Economist also notes that after the defeat of the Christian Democratic Union, Merz's position has become "more precarious than ever." The publication calls the CDU's result the worst in its history and points out that the chancellor failed the political test set before him by his own party. Following the CDU's defeat in the state elections, its leadership held a meeting without the participation of its chairman, Friedrich Merz, DPA reports. On September 20, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2% of the vote, significantly ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. The party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter the state parliament. On September 6, the AfD also gained 44.5% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, compared to 17.2% for the CDU. Merz has acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. Learn more about the CDU's failure and Merz's future in Izvestia's analysis. More IZ RU news in MAX

"Merz is cornered": the EU fears that the growing popularity of the AfD will force Germany to reduce payments to the EU budget, writes Euractiv. According to the portal, the weakening position of the chancellor and the strengthening of the right are causing European capitals to fear that Berlin will reconsider the size of its contributions. "Now he is cornered by the rise of the far right," a European diplomat told the publication. The Economist also notes that after the defeat of the Christian Democratic Union, Merz's position has become "more precarious than ever." The publication calls the CDU's result the worst in its history and points out that the chancellor failed the political test set before him by his own party. Following the CDU's defeat in the state elections, its leadership held a meeting without the participation of its chairman, Friedrich Merz, DPA reports. On September 20, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2% of the vote, significantly ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. The party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter the state parliament. On September 6, the AfD also gained 44.5% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, compared to 17.2% for the CDU. Merz has acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. Learn more about the CDU's failure and Merz's future in Izvestia's analysis. More IZ RU news in MAX

"Merz is cornered": the EU fears that the growing popularity of the AfD will force Germany to reduce payments to the EU budget, writes Euractiv. According to the portal, the weakening position of the chancellor and the strengthening of the right are causing European capitals to fear that Berlin will reconsider the size of its contributions. "Now he is cornered by the rise of the far right," a European diplomat told the publication. The Economist also notes that after the defeat of the Christian Democratic Union, Merz's position has become "more precarious than ever." The publication calls the CDU's result the worst in its history and points out that the chancellor failed the political test set before him by his own party. Following the CDU's defeat in the state elections, its leadership held a meeting without the participation of its chairman, Friedrich Merz, DPA reports. On September 20, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won the elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with 38.2% of the vote, significantly ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. The party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter the state parliament. On September 6, the AfD also gained 44.5% in the elections in Saxony-Anhalt, compared to 17.2% for the CDU. Merz has acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. Learn more about the CDU's failure and Merz's future in Izvestia's analysis. More IZ RU news in MAX

How Western media assessed Merz's failure in the elections Reuters: "The results of Sunday's elections may not be a decisive blow for Merz, but his low approval ratings, unpopular reforms and the victory of the Alternative for Germany in the previous elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt have put his future into question." Sky News: "If the results are confirmed after the official announcement, it will be the CDU's lowest result in any state since World War II and below the 5 percent threshold needed for a party to enter the state parliament." CNN: "The results worsen Merz's already difficult situation. Some believe there is only one possible outcome in this situation - a 'change of chancellor'." Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | English: Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | [Android]

How Western media assessed Merz's failure in the elections Reuters: "The results of Sunday's elections may not be a decisive blow for Merz, but his low approval ratings, unpopular reforms and the victory of the Alternative for Germany in the previous elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt have put his future into question." Sky News: "If the results are confirmed after the official announcement, it will be the CDU's lowest result in any state since World War II and below the 5 percent threshold needed for a party to enter the state parliament." CNN: "The results worsen Merz's already difficult situation. Some believe there is only one possible outcome in this situation - a 'change of chancellor'." Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | English: Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | [Android]

How Western media assessed Merz's failure in the elections Reuters: "The results of Sunday's elections may not be a decisive blow for Merz, but his low approval ratings, unpopular reforms and the victory of the Alternative for Germany in the previous elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt have put his future into question." Sky News: "If the results are confirmed after the official announcement, it will be the CDU's lowest result in any state since World War II and below the 5 percent threshold needed for a party to enter the state parliament." CNN: "The results worsen Merz's already difficult situation. Some believe there is only one possible outcome in this situation - a 'change of chancellor'." Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | English: Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | [Android]

How Western media assessed Merz's failure in the elections Reuters: "The results of Sunday's elections may not be a decisive blow for Merz, but his low approval ratings, unpopular reforms and the victory of the Alternative for Germany in the previous elections in the state of Saxony-Anhalt have put his future into question." Sky News: "If the results are confirmed after the official announcement, it will be the CDU's lowest result in any state since World War II and below the 5 percent threshold needed for a party to enter the state parliament." CNN: "The results worsen Merz's already difficult situation. Some believe there is only one possible outcome in this situation - a 'change of chancellor'." Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | English: Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | [Android]

The competitiveness of the German economy is largely declining due to the fact that Germany has stopped buying cheap Russian gas, said Dmitry Peskov. He noted that Germany has begun to purchase gas “sometimes several times more expensive” on the spot market than gas from other countries, primarily the United States. “Naturally, Germans, at least some Germans, are looking for an alternative to the current government in order to improve their situation. This is a natural process,” the Kremlin spokesman said, commenting on the election results in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) failed to overcome the 5% barrier in the local parliament elections following the voting results. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU failed to enter the state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state elections. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the CDU's worst result in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

The competitiveness of the German economy is largely declining due to the fact that Germany has stopped buying cheap Russian gas, said Dmitry Peskov. He noted that Germany has begun to purchase gas “sometimes several times more expensive” on the spot market than gas from other countries, primarily the United States. “Naturally, Germans, at least some Germans, are looking for an alternative to the current government in order to improve their situation. This is a natural process,” the Kremlin spokesman said, commenting on the election results in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) failed to overcome the 5% barrier in the local parliament elections following the voting results. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU failed to enter the state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state elections. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the CDU's worst result in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

The competitiveness of the German economy is largely declining due to the fact that Germany has stopped buying cheap Russian gas, said Dmitry Peskov. He noted that Germany has begun to purchase gas “sometimes several times more expensive” on the spot market than gas from other countries, primarily the United States. “Naturally, Germans, at least some Germans, are looking for an alternative to the current government in order to improve their situation. This is a natural process,” the Kremlin spokesman said, commenting on the election results in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) failed to overcome the 5% barrier in the local parliament elections following the voting results. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android [in reply to: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s CDU failed to enter the state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state elections. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the CDU's worst result in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament elections in Germany. The AfD came first with 38.2% of the vote. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) came second with 35.5% of the vote. ➔ In the election, the Left Party managed to enter the state parliament with 6.5%, and the Greens with 5.7%. In the State Parliament, which has 71 seats, the AfD is the party with the most members with 32 seats, while the SPD has 29 seats, and the Left Party and the Greens each have 5 seats.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament elections in Germany. The AfD came first with 38.2% of the vote. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) came second with 35.5% of the vote. ➔ In the election, the Left Party managed to enter the state parliament with 6.5%, and the Greens with 5.7%. In the State Parliament, which has 71 seats, the AfD is the party with the most members with 32 seats, while the SPD has 29 seats, and the Left Party and the Greens each have 5 seats.

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament elections in Germany. The AfD came first with 38.2% of the vote. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) came second with 35.5% of the vote. ➔ In the election, the Left Party managed to enter the state parliament with 6.5%, and the Greens with 5.7%. In the State Parliament, which has 71 seats, the AfD is the party with the most members with 32 seats, while the SPD has 29 seats, and the Left Party and the Greens each have 5 seats.

Germans want Friedrich Merz to go to Moscow for talks and break the "spiral of escalation and arms buildup," said AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla. According to him, voters want to see a different policy in the country, including in the area of ​​peace and diplomacy, so that the authorities can focus on Germany's internal problems. Party co-chair Alice Weidel, in turn, said that AfD intends to maintain dialogue with both the United States and Russia. "It is important for us to open a channel of communication with the Russian side together with the Americans. At the same time, both sides came to the conclusion that the only reliable partner in Germany can only be the Alternative for Germany," Weidel said. The day before, the Alternative for Germany won the elections to the parliament of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, gaining 38.2% of the vote. CDU Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter parliament. On September 6, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44.5% in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections, compared to the CDU's 17.2%. Merz acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. More IZ RU news in MAX

Germans want Friedrich Merz to go to Moscow for talks and break the "spiral of escalation and arms buildup," said AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla. According to him, voters want to see a different policy in the country, including in the area of ​​peace and diplomacy, so that the authorities can focus on Germany's internal problems. Party co-chair Alice Weidel, in turn, said that AfD intends to maintain dialogue with both the United States and Russia. "It is important for us to open a channel of communication with the Russian side together with the Americans. At the same time, both sides came to the conclusion that the only reliable partner in Germany can only be the Alternative for Germany," Weidel said. The day before, the Alternative for Germany won the elections to the parliament of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, gaining 38.2% of the vote. CDU Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter parliament. On September 6, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44.5% in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections, compared to the CDU's 17.2%. Merz acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. More IZ RU news in MAX

Germans want Friedrich Merz to go to Moscow for talks and break the "spiral of escalation and arms buildup," said AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla. According to him, voters want to see a different policy in the country, including in the area of ​​peace and diplomacy, so that the authorities can focus on Germany's internal problems. Party co-chair Alice Weidel, in turn, said that AfD intends to maintain dialogue with both the United States and Russia. "It is important for us to open a channel of communication with the Russian side together with the Americans. At the same time, both sides came to the conclusion that the only reliable partner in Germany can only be the Alternative for Germany," Weidel said. The day before, the Alternative for Germany won the elections to the parliament of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, gaining 38.2% of the vote. CDU Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party received 4.9% and, for the first time in its history, failed to enter parliament. On September 6, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 44.5% in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliamentary elections, compared to the CDU's 17.2%. Merz acknowledged the party's defeat, and his fellow party members are increasingly demanding his resignation. More IZ RU news in MAX

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | Android [in reply to: Local elections were held in Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany According to an exit poll from ARD, the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading in the latter with 37%. The SPD received 35.5% of the vote, the CDU - 5.5%, slightly exceeding the threshold. The Left Party is gaining 7.5%, the Greens - 5.5%, and the Union of Sahra Wagenknecht - 5%. If the CDU does not enter the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, this will not just be a slap in the face, but a serious blow to the reputation of Friedrich Merz and the party, believes Alexander Kamkin, associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The expert does not rule out either an internal coup within the CDU itself or the collapse of the coalition. Criticism of Merz is heard from both CDU and SPD functionaries. But in the event of a potential collapse of the coalition, the Social Democrats themselves would find themselves in a vulnerable position, notes Artem Sokolov, a senior research fellow at the MGIMO Institute of International Studies. What will happen to the German Chancellor after the state elections – in the Vedomosti article. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU failed to enter a state parliament for the first time. The Christian Democratic Union failed to clear the 5% threshold in the elections to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament. The party received 4.9% of the vote, the regional electoral commission reported. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in the lead with 38.2%. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is in second place with 35.5% of the vote. Merz has already called the CDU's result a disaster. According to him, the party was squeezed and effectively ground up in the confrontation between the SPD and AfD. This is the worst result for the CDU in the entire history of Germany. European Union Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS Application | Android [in reply to: Local elections were held in Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Germany According to an exit poll from ARD, the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) is leading in the latter with 37%. The SPD received 35.5% of the vote, the CDU - 5.5%, slightly exceeding the threshold. The Left Party is gaining 7.5%, the Greens - 5.5%, and the Union of Sahra Wagenknecht - 5%. If the CDU does not enter the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, this will not just be a slap in the face, but a serious blow to the reputation of Friedrich Merz and the party, believes Alexander Kamkin, associate professor at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. The expert does not rule out either an internal coup within the CDU itself or the collapse of the coalition. Criticism of Merz is heard from both CDU and SPD functionaries. But in the event of a potential collapse of the coalition, the Social Democrats themselves would find themselves in a vulnerable position, notes Artem Sokolov, a senior research fellow at the MGIMO Institute of International Studies. What will happen to the German Chancellor after the state elections – in the Vedomosti article. Max | Telegram | Newsletter | iOS App | Android]