Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Elections Marked by Violence and Tight Races
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are heading to the polls amid a surge in far-right support, violent campaign incidents, and intense competition between major parties.
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Violent attacks on AfD and CDU campaigners in Berlin
DIE ZEIT | Nachrichten, News, Hintergründe und Debatten ↗Police investigate multiple assaults at Berlin election stands
DIE WELT ↗Hundreds of politically motivated crimes reported in Berlin campaign
Deutschlandfunk - Fortlaufende Nachrichten vom 24. August 2026 ↗AfD positions itself for major gains after recent successes
Deutsche Welle ↗SPD narrowly leads AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern polls
DIE WELT ↗Four parties nearly tied in Berlin poll ahead of election
Euronews ↗Voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
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