East Germany's SPD Star Halts AfD Surge, Threatening Merz's Coalition
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SPD Premier Manuela Schwesig narrows the AfD lead in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ahead of Sunday’s regional election, posing a rare challenge to CDU leader Merz and risking strain on the national coalition if her success boosts her national profile.
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