State elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin

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In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, too, there are many indications that the AfD could become the largest party. According to a representative Infratest-dimap poll from July 2026, the party stands at 36 per cent. However, the ruling SPD has recently managed to close the gap and currently stands at 29 per cent. The Greens, with five per cent, would return to the state parliament, which could have an impact on potential coalition-building. 

The election to the Berlin House of Representatives is also taking place under unusual circumstances. The glitches during the 2021 election caused a stir across the country. The subsequent re-run on 12 February 2023 marked a political turning point: for the first time since Eberhard Diepgen’s term in office, the CDU once again provided the Governing Mayor. Kai Wegner took the helm of the city-state.
Following persistent criticism in connection with the massive power cut in January 2026, which affected around 100,000 people, Wegner unexpectedly withdrew his candidacy as lead candidate in July 2026, just two months before the election.

Following a brief review of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, in the second part of this special course we will turn our attention to the elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. Together, we will analyse the political contexts, possible election results and their significance for Germany’s political development.