Germany's Social Democrats reel after worst showing in state election

Germany's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were reeling on Sunday after plunging to their worst ever result in a German state election. Projections showed the party falling to a distant fourth

Germany’s election result cements a shift to the right in Europe

Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years. The latest result cements a shift to the right in Europe.

In a close race, the Greens won the state election in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. Follow DW

In a close race, the Greens won the state election in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. The far-right AfD was the third strongest party, having made significant gains. DW has more.
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Germany’s far right set to gain ground beyond its eastern strongholds

In this cradle of Germany’s automotive sector, anxiety is growing over the industry’s fading heyday — and the far right stands ready to capitalize. Germans in Baden-Württemberg — a southwestern state of some 11 million people that is home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche — will go to the polls on Sunday in the first in a series of five important state elections and numerous local votes this year.
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Germany Flags “Extremely Serious” Risk of Russian Interference in 2026 Elections

German security services warn of Russian attempts to influence 2026 state elections via disinformation, cyberattacks, and trust-undermining narratives.