Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.
German Conservatives Set To Win Election As AfD Surge Into Second–Exit Poll
The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for its best result since World War II.
German exit polls give Merz's conservatives the lead and put far right on strongest postwar showing
Exit polls in Germany's national election Sunday show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading, with Alternative for Germany heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
Merz’s conservatives win German election, according to exit poll
Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
Far-right AfD surges as German conservatives win election - exit polls
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor
Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election
During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security. View on euronews
Friedrich Merz and His Long March to the Brink of the German Chancellery
A protege of the late Wolfgang Schaeuble, finance minister and icon of German fiscal conservatism, Merz enjoyed a meteoric rise through his Christian Democrats, becoming the party's parliamentary leader in the 2000s.
Friedrich Merz Poised to Lead Germany Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germanys conservatives, is set to challenge Chancellor Olaf Scholzs struggling minority government in Sundays election. With a strong lead over the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD),
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election
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Alert: Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz casts his vote in German election focused on economy, migration
Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz casts his vote in German election focused on economy, migration. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election
Germans are set to take to the polling stations on Sunday to decide on their next government in Sunday's federal election.
Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe ...
German conservatives block to win general election; far-right party AfD to gain ground: Exit poll
Alternative for Germany is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, as per exit polls.
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Friedrich Merz gives women voters the ick
In a survey out last year, women aged 14 to 29 reported significantly less support for Merz’s party than their male peers ...
Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
The contenders in Germany’s election are making their final appeals to voters. The opposition leader and front-runner vowed ...
Germany votes in high-stakes election after coalition collapse; Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership
Germany votes in a national election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Conservative leader ...
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Friedrich Merz challenges Ursula von der Leyen for Europe’s crown
Ursula von der Leyen is about to face the most serious challenge to her leadership since she became European Commission ...
Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump
German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.