Exit polls show CDU losses in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania elections

Germans are voting today in two state elections – one in Berlin and another in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania – as part of the country’s regular electoral calendar. Early exit polls released by France 24’s Berlin correspondent Jörg Taszman indicate a substantial setback for Chancellor Friedrich Mertz’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which appears to have lost significant ground in both regions.

The projected results suggest the CDU’s share of the vote has fallen sharply compared with previous state contests, raising questions about the party’s standing ahead of upcoming national elections. Analysts will monitor how the outcome influences the governing coalition and the Chancellor’s policy agenda, while the final certified results are expected later this week.