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Putin's party heads for a constitutional majority, CDU suffers historic defeat — how do you see this week's world politics news?

In Russia's Duma election, United Russia is heading toward a constitutional majority, while only Kremlin-approved parties were allowed to run. Meanwhile in Germany, the CDU suffered heavy losses in two state elections as the far-right AfD gained ground. Tell us how you see these developments.

  1. According to Russia's Central Election Commission, United Russia is heading toward a constitutional majority in the Duma election, even though only Kremlin-aligned parties were allowed to run and independent observers were barred. How credible do you find this result?
  2. What worries you most about the conditions of the Russian election? (Choose up to 3)
  3. How much do you agree with the following statements after the German state elections?
  4. Do you trust that Friedrich Merz can stabilize CDU support after the defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
  5. With 90% of votes counted, United Russia's party-list result stands at close to 60%. What percentage do you think it will finish at?
  6. Andy Burnham welcomed the Greenland agreement ahead of Donald Trump's expected first meeting, while Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey called it a 'false victory' for Trump. Which view do you agree with more?
  7. How important is it to you to follow international elections, like this week's Russian and German votes?