Germans will vote on Sunday in two pivotal state elections that could impact Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s leadership. In Berlin, the Christian Democratic Union faces off against Die Linke amid concerns over housing, while the Social Democratic Party confronts the far-right Alternative for Germany in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania.

Berlin voters will head to the polls on Sunday to elect a new state parliament, the Abgeordnetenhaus. Current polls show a competitive race with the Left party and CDU at approximately 20-23%, while the AfD and Greens follow closely. The SPD faces significant challenges, polling between 10-12%.

Dutch riot police confronted approximately 500 far-right protesters in The Hague on Saturday, employing baton charges and water cannon to disperse the crowd after clashes erupted. Demonstrators at the “We Are The People” rally displayed anti-Semitic behaviour while protesting government immigration policies, prompting arrests and condemnation from Justice Minister David van Weel.

Police relocated hundreds of migrants from Ceuta’s beaches to a temporary camp on Friday, amid a chaotic transfer as crowds surged for 1,700 spots. This move follows a record influx of over 70,000 migrants from Morocco, raising tensions over immigration within the European Union.

Sweden’s Social Democrats leader, Magdalena Andersson, has expressed readiness to form a government following her alliance’s narrow victory over the right-wing bloc in the recent elections. She aims for broad cooperation but faces challenges due to significant differences among the prospective coalition parties.

In a crucial address, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk outlined serious challenges ahead, attributing them to the escalating Russian-Ukrainian war. He highlighted the introduction of high-speed jet-powered drones by Russia and warned of intensified attacks on Ukrainian cities, indicating a need for solidarity among NATO members in strategy and response.