3.8 million voters in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania head to polls on Sunday

Around 3.8 million eligible voters in the German city‑state of Berlin and the northeastern state of Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania are scheduled to cast ballots on Sunday, marking the date of simultaneous state elections in both regions. The polls will determine the composition of Berlin’s 158‑seat Abgeordnetenhaus and Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s 71‑seat Landtag, with each electorate expected to influence the balance of power among the country’s major parties.

In Berlin, the contest pits the incumbent coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Left against a challenge from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP), while the far‑right Alternative for Germany (AfD) also seeks to increase its share. Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s election follows a previous narrow victory for the SPD‑Green coalition, and the CDU, FDP and AfD are positioning themselves for potential gains. Voter turnout and the distribution of seats will shape regional policy agendas and may provide early indicators of party momentum ahead of the next federal election cycle.