
- Jun 28
CDU loses ground in North Rhine-Westphalia poll, AfD ties SPD for second place ten months before 2027 election
A new Infratest dimap survey shows the ruling CDU–Green coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia losing support, with the AfD drawing level with the SPD for the first time in the state’s WDR polling series.

- Jun 16
North Rhine-Westphalia government acknowledges AI speechwriting help, denies full automation
A survey reveals that the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia uses artificial intelligence for drafting speeches and guest contributions, but officials insist human staff still review and finalize all content.

- Jun 13
Schwesig secures 98.9% SPD nomination as Mecklenburg-Vorpommern braces for September election
SPD delegates in Wismar gave Manuela Schwesig a near-unanimous vote of confidence on Saturday. The incumbent minister-president now faces an AfD that leads by 9 points in polls, 14 weeks before election day.
