German TV debate excludes smaller parties ahead of regional elections

NDR hosts a debate between the SPD minister-president and the AfD candidate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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Other parties are relegated to a secondary debate, drawing criticism.

The AfD welcomes this increased visibility ahead of the vote.

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