Berlin and East Germany Hold State Elections on September 20
Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Saxony-Anhalt will hold state elections in early September, offering EU citizens living in Germany the chance to vote in state-level politics for the first time in years.
Three major German state elections are scheduled for September 2026: Saxony-Anhalt on September 6, and both Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on September 20.
The Berlin state election on September 20, 2026 will elect all 130 seats in the House of Representatives (Abgeordnetenhaus) for a five-year legislative period. The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state election on the same date will elect the 71-seat Landtag.
EU citizens who have reached the age of 18 and have resided in their municipality for at least six weeks are eligible to vote in municipal and regional elections. These three elections are part of what Germany's 2026 "super election year" tests the resilience of the political centre and the stability of the CDU/CSU–SPD federal coalition.
What this means for you: If you are an EU citizen holding a residence permit in Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, or Saxony-Anhalt, you have the right to vote. Check your Meldeamt (local registration office) for registration details and voter information. These elections will shape regional policy on education, housing, and transport—issues directly affecting daily life for residents. Non-EU citizens cannot vote but can follow the campaigns to understand the political landscape shaping their region.
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