Polling stations opened in both Berlin and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on Sunday at 6:00 GMT for regional elections. In Berlin, approximately 1.3 million voters are eligible to elect a new regional parliament, which will subsequently appoint a new governing mayor to succeed Christian Democrat Kai Wegner. Simultaneously, citizens in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are casting ballots in a contest characterized by a significant political rivalry between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
In-depth summary · AI, neutralPolling stations open in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with SPD-AfD tension in the background
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Infobae (Berlin coverage)
Focuses on the administrative transition and mayoral succession in Berlin.
Infobae (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania coverage)
Highlights the political competition between the SPD and AfD.