Merz Vows to Stay After CDU Routed by AfD and Left in State Votes

Violent attacks on AfD and CDU campaigners in Berlin

Police investigate multiple assaults at Berlin election stands

Hundreds of politically motivated crimes reported in Berlin campaign

AfD positions itself for major gains after recent successes

SPD and AfD nearly tied in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern polls

SPD narrowly leads AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern polls

Four parties nearly tied in Berlin poll ahead of election

Berlin campaign saw last-minute candidate switch and terror attack

Four parties close together in Berlin polls on eve of vote

Voters head to the polls in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Elections seen as critical for Chancellor Merz and CDU

Exit polls show AfD ahead in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Left party projected to win in Berlin

CDU fails to enter Mecklenburg-Vorpommern parliament

Merz vows to stay after historic state election defeat