German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
GermanyWhat to know
- The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.S1
- Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on powerS2
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German elections under way which could decide fate of Chancellor Merz
The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.
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Independent
Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure ahead of German state elections
Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on power
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Published Sep 20, 2026
What to know
- The chancellor is facing intense political pressure which will increase if his party struggles in Sunday's polls.S1
- Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz's hold on powerS2
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