The CDU has emerged as the strongest force in the elections in the West German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, marking another defeat for the SPD, while the AfD achieved its strongest result in a West German state since its founding.

The CDU is experiencing mixed fortunes in German federal politics, celebrating success in Rhineland-Palatinate after a narrow defeat in Baden-Württemberg, but facing potential conflicts within its coalition with the SPD.

An analysis of voter migration in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election 2026 examines the gains made by the AfD and CDU, losses for the SPD, and the mobilization of former non-voters, providing detailed insights into voting behavior across different demographics.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the regional elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the Social Democrats' 35-year hold on their stronghold, though the victory is overshadowed by the record-breaking rise of the far-right AfD party.

Projections and exit polls confirm the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, ending the SPD's long dominance, with the SPD conceding defeat and the AfD achieving significant gains as the third strongest force.

A commentary from NZZ discusses the CDU's victory in Rhineland-Palatinate and analyzes the lessons Berlin politics is drawing from it, suggesting they may be insufficient for national strategy.

Welche Koalitionen sind möglich, wie schneiden die Parteien in den Wahlkreisen ab, und welche Kandidaten ziehen direkt in den Landtag ein? Das Wahlergebnis in Grafiken und Karten.

The state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is underway, with reports of high voter turnout, including 100 percent participation in Dierfeld.

Germany is conducting important regional elections today in Rhineland-Palatinate, where the CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, aims for a victory after a narrow loss in earlier provincial elections this year.

Voters in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate region are heading to the polls in a regional election, which is seen as another test for the country's governing CDU and SPD coalition.

Ahead of elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany's SPD party is facing criticism and accusations that state structures may have been misused for party work through special leave granted to civil servants.

Eine interaktive NZZ-Analyse zeigt die grössten Schnittmengen in zentralen Fragen – und welche Parteien den ländlichen Raum konsequenter vertreten als die CDU.

A German liveblog reports that few hardship visas have been granted following the suspension of family reunification for those with limited protection status. Additionally, a new poll indicates that the CDU and SPD are almost tied in Rhineland-Pfalz.

The government in Rhineland-Palatinate is distributing hundreds of millions of euros shortly before the election, raising questions about whether the funds benefit the state or the SPD party.

Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) achieved an election victory in Rhineland-Palatinate, a traditional socialist stronghold, which helps to mitigate the impact of a recent defeat in Baden-Württemberg.

Partidul cancelarului german Friedrich Merz a câștigat alegerile regionale din landul Renania-Palatinat, devansând social-democrații chiar într-unul dintre fiefurile acestora, însă rezultatul este…

Exit polls indicate that the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz are leading ahead of their center-left coalition partners, the Social Democrats (SPD), in Sunday's elections in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate.

In a boost for Friedrich Merz, the Christian Democrats have secured a significant victory in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, winning elections for the first time in 35 years according to initial exit polls, while the SPD recorded a historic low.

Das deutsche Bundesland Rheinland-Pfalz wählt einen neuen Landtag. Die Umfragen vor der Wahl sahen ein knappes Rennen zwischen Sozialdemokraten und Christlichdemokraten vorher.

Voters in Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate are heading to the polls to elect a new state parliament, with the CDU aiming for a victory after a recent narrow loss in another regional election.

Elections in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate are causing anxiety for the federal government in Berlin, as the outcome could impact the national coalition.

A new election spot by the AfD party for the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate is being criticized for its overt antisemitism and racism, revealing the party's true values.

As the election in Rhineland-Palatinate approaches, the final campaign sprint is dominated by efforts to mobilize undecided voters, with education, health, and the economy being the central themes.

Voters in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, are heading to the polls in a regional election, which is reportedly being overshadowed by the ongoing conflict in Iran.

The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate has permitted river burials in the Mosel since September 2025, a development observed with interest in Luxembourg. Authorities are currently searching for a suitable material for the urns.

The Green party has seen success in Rheinland-Pfalz, but despite their efforts on energy transition, they might still end up in opposition after the election.

In the recent state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Chancellor's party emerged victorious, while the AfD achieved its best result to date in Western Germany, increasing its support from 8% in 2021 to 20%.

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has won the elections in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, marking the first time in 35 years that the Social Democrats (SPD) have lost in the region.

Wer liegt in welchen Wahlkreisen vorne? Wo legen die Wahlgewinner zu und wo sind die Verluste der Wahlverlierer besonders groß?

Die Bundesregierung hat sich eine Reformoffensive vorgenommen. Wie wirkt sich die Niederlage der SPD in Rheinland-Pfalz auf die Koalition in Berlin aus?

After often falling short in the final stretch of election campaigns, the SPD and FDP have seen significant gains in Mainz, leading to a change of power in Rhineland-Palatinate.

According to projections, the CDU is ahead of the SPD in the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, potentially ending the SPD's more than 30-year tenure, while the AfD has achieved a record result.

A liveblog reports that half of the eligible voters have already participated in the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

Voters in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate are heading to the polls to choose a new state government, while run-off local elections are also taking place in Bavaria, with the mayoral race in Munich drawing significant attention.

Kann die CDU in Rheinland-Pfalz die Macht nach Jahrzehnten von den Sozialdemokraten zurückerobern? Es wird eng zwischen den Spitzenkandidaten Schweitzer und Schnieder. Wer tritt noch an?

As Rhineland-Palatinate prepares for its first state parliamentary election since the devastating flood disaster, the reconstruction of the Ahr valley plays a minor role in the campaign, leaving many locals feeling abandoned.

SPD politician Alexander Schweitzer, a prominent figure, is campaigning to win the state parliament election in Rhineland-Palatinate, with a victory potentially opening many doors for him as he seeks to diminish the CDU's influence.

The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate is holding elections for a new parliament. The SPD is the dominant force, though the CDU is slightly ahead, while the AfD is performing well and the FDP faces potential disaster.

The leap into the state parliaments of Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate is within reach for the Socialists. But it could be extremely close.

The FDP in Rhineland-Palatinate is struggling despite avoiding federal party mistakes, and is likely to be voted out of the state parliament.