Sourced fact
The News
According to Deutsche Welle, the CDU suffered a historic defeat in the Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections while the AfD saw a massive gain.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the results of these elections reflect a sharp decline in the popularity of the Merkel government and a rise in the popularity of the far-right. In a broader context, these elections intensify concerns about the growing influence of populist parties in Germany.
