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Germany’s shifting political landscape put to the test in key state votes - CNN
The German states of Bavaria and Hesse vote in regional elections on Sunday, in what is widely being seen as a test-case for Germany’s shifting political landscape.
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Germany's Coalition Government Braces For Bavaria's Elections
A prosperous area of Bavaria has become a stronghold for the far-right AfD. If the party does well in Sunday's regional elections, it could knock Chancellor Merkel's closest political ally from power.
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Germany introduces first coronavirus lockdown as Bavaria imposes two-week ban on going outside - The Independent
Coronavirus: Germany introduces first lockdown as Bavaria imposes two-week ban on going outside. Announcement comes a few days before crisis meeting between Angela Merkel and regional leaders ...
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Bavaria First: How a provincial party is tearing Germany and Europe apart
When most Americans think about Germany, they really think about Bavaria. Lederhosen, beer, pretzels, beautiful mountain landscapes and the Disney-esque castle Neuschwanstein have little to do ...
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Analysis | Bavaria’s Christian Social Union party’s campaign strategy flopped. Here’s what this means for Germany — and Europe. - and Europe. - The Washington Post
Germany is made up of 16 states, and the CDU competes in 15 of them. In Bavaria, the 16 th state, the CDU leaves the field clear for candidates from its sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU).