German state election poses key test for Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Merz's CDU faces a critical regional election in Baden-Wuerttemberg to regain first place from the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence.
Germany news: Merz's CDU, Greens in tight race in state poll
Baden-Württemberg voters decide between CDU and Greens in a tight race, with the far-right AfD expected to significantly increase its support from 2021 levels.
German state election poses key test for Chancellor Merz
German Chancellor Merz's CDU faces a critical regional election in Baden-Wuerttemberg to regain first place from the Greens and counter the far-right AfD's rising influence.
Germany news: Merz's CDU, Greens in tight race in state poll
Baden-Württemberg voters decide between CDU and Greens in a tight race, with the far-right AfD expected to significantly increase its support from 2021 levels.
German state election set to have far-reaching consequences
Baden-Württemberg's March 8 election features a competitive race between the CDU and Greens, with the CDU holding a slight polling lead but the outcome remaining uncertain as the Greens' popular candidate Cem Özdemir gains ground.