As elections approach in Eastern Germany, CDU and SPD face a dramatic decline in voter trust.

In Saxony-Anhalt, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Berlin, upcoming state elections pose significant challenges for CDU and SPD. A new documentary explores the reasons behind the crisis facing these traditional parties in Eastern Germany.

Voter support for CDU and SPD has plummeted from 70% in the 1994 federal elections to just 30% in 2025. The documentary, featuring insights from former party members, highlights a growing disconnection between these parties and the electorate, raising questions about their future in the region.