Event Brief
German regional elections open as AfD watched
By The BriefBrief · Sources (11)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
Summary: Polling stations have opened for two German regional elections that could affect Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s ability to stay in power. The vote is being closely watched for the far-right AfD’s performance.
WHO: Voters in two German states; Chancellor Friedrich Merz
WHAT: Polling stations opened for two German regional elections watched for the far-right AfD’s results.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: The elections are underway, with attention on how the far-right AfD performs and what that could mean for Merz’s hold on power.
How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)
Sources (11):
ABC News,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Politico Europe,
Straits Times,
The Independent
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