Germany holds regional elections
The gist
Voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania went to the polls on September 20, 2026.
The results could weaken Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on power.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pictured in Berlin.
- Sep 18, 2026Election campaign posters for candidates in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania regional election are pictured in Neubrandenburg, northeastern Germany.
- Sep 19, 2026Merz faces mounting criticism ahead of the September 20 regional elections.