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  1. German state elections saw Die Linke participate, AfD win crucial seats, and Friedrich Merz lead Christian Democrats.

German state elections are underway, showing strong support for Die Linke in Berlin and a close fight against the CDU.

4 reports, 3 independent Updated Sep 22
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German state elections are underway, showing strong support for Die Linke in Berlin and a close fight against the CDU.

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Christian Democratic UnionDie LinkeFriedrich Merz

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  1. The Left Party defeated Merz's party in Berlin state elections, while Merz also made controversial remarks about Jewish safety in Germany.Sub-event
  2. Schwesig distances herself from federal policy; Left Party achieves best result ever; Merz intensifies agenda.1 source
  3. Die Linke defeated the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the Berlin election.Sub-event
  4. CDU faces close fight against Die Linke in state elections, while Schwesig serves in Mecklenburg.1 source
  5. Die Linke secured a victory in the Berlin elections, impacting Merz and Eralp's mayoral bid.1 source

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