The World in Brief from The Economist

A disastrous result for Germany’s chancellor; America’s talks with China, and more

September 21, 2026·3 min
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Exit polls in Germany’s regional election suggest the ruling Christian Democrat Union won just 5% of the vote in the north-east state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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