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In Germany, the Social Democratic Party declines to second place in Rhineland-Palatinate for the first time

2026 Rhineland-Palatinate state election — In Germany, the Social Democratic Party declines to second place in Rhineland-Palatinate for the first time since 1991. The Christian Democratic Union party becomes the largest in

Published March 22, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2026 Rhineland-Palatinate state election.

In Germany, the Social Democratic Party declines to second place in Rhineland-Palatinate for the first time since 1991. The Christian Democratic Union party becomes the largest in seats in the Landtag, while Alternative for Germany advances to third place. [https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/german-chancellor-merzs-conservatives-lead-state-election-forecast-shows-2026-03-22/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-22).