Why are Germans abandoning establishment parties? | DW News

Germany's mainstream parties suffered major setbacks in two key state elections. The far-right AfD won in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the Left Party came out on top in Berlin. The results suggest growing frustration with the political center and raise new questions about Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government. Is Germany entering a new era of political polarization? Chapter Breakdown: 00:00 CDU suffers historic election losses 00:33 Twin election setbacks for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the CDU 01:06 Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, reacts to the results 01:25 Berlin swings left …

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