What does the election result mean for German politics?
1 month ago

What does the election result mean for German politics?

The Independent  

Friedrich Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union, very closely allied with its Bavarian partner the Christian Social Union, has come first in the German elections. Merz called this election the “last chance” for Germany’s traditional parties to prove that they can make the system work. It’s also true, though, that the 28.5 per cent of the vote won by the CDU/CSU is also miserable by historical standards. However, it’s also true that parties of the hard left and populist left also made progress, amassing about 14 per cent between them. Thus, among 18- to 24-year-old female voters, a remarkable 34 per cent voted Linke, another 14 per cent AfD, and 6 per cent for BSW.

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Germany 2025 poll results: a highly fractured verdict
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Germany 2025 poll results: a highly fractured verdict

The Hindu  

The February 23 parliamentary poll in Germany produced several outcomes, the prominent being a highly fractured verdict. No single political formation’s vote share crossed the 30% mark, though the Christian Democratic Union -Christian Social Union emerged as the single largest group with a combined vote share of 28.6%. Click to remove AMP mode The AfD, which stormed German politics in …

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win

Firstpost  

The center-left SPD has dominated Hamburg’s politics for most of the past 80 years, including during Scholz’s tenure as mayor from 2011 to 2018 The Conservatives of Germany, led by Friedrich Merz, are set to lose in the Hamburg regional polls. File image/Reuters Germany’s conservative bloc is expected to suffer a setback in Sunday’s regional election in Hamburg, just a …

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition
3 weeks, 6 days ago

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats started exploratory talks Friday on a possible coalition government, but were tightlipped on the details as they launched what could be a complicated process. Merz’s Union bloc, which has led the opposition since 2021, won Sunday’s election, in which the far-right, anti-immigration Alternative for …

Germany: Is Merz’s win enough to secure a stable government?
1 month ago

Germany: Is Merz’s win enough to secure a stable government?

Firstpost  

The crucial question now is which coalition will help Friedrich Merz secure the Chancellorship, and how stable and enduring that coalition would be On Sunday, February 23, general polls were held in Germany, marking a rare snap election held seven months ahead of its scheduled time. Loser All the Way The center-left Social Democrats, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and …

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals
1 month ago

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Al Jazeera  

Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre. Far-right surges in German election but set to be frozen out of coalition talks Young Germans leaned to the far ends of the political spectrum in Sunday’s election, with most backing Die Linke and the far-right Alternative fur Deutschland, or Alternative for Germany. …

How Germany voted: Election results map shows far-right AfD surge in East as CDU win most seats
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1 month ago

How Germany voted: Election results map shows far-right AfD surge in East as CDU win most seats

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Germany’s far-right Alternative fur Deutschland party party saw particular …

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
1 month ago

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany faces its second change of leader in fewer than four years after the head of the center-right opposition, Friedrich Merz, won Sunday’s election, which saw a surge for a far-right party and a stinging defeat for outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after first projections are announced during the election party at the Social Democratic …

Wilders congratulates AfD on second place in German elections
1 month ago

Wilders congratulates AfD on second place in German elections

Dutch News  

Geert Wilders, leader of the anti-immigration PVV party, has congratulated his German counterpart Alice Weidel after the far-right AfD took second place in the weekend German elections. “Gratuliere Alice Weidel und AfD”, Wilders wrote in a brief message on social media platform X, better known as Twitter, after Weidel’s party won a projected 20.8% of the vote, doubling its share …

Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place
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Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Merz had hailed his party’s “terrific election campaign” …

German election results 2025 – latest: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains
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German election results 2025 – latest: Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives celebrate win as far right party makes record gains

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Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place
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Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Merz had hailed his party’s “terrific election campaign” …

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
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Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, ensuring that Ukraine has an even stronger supporter in the European Union’s largest country and creating hopes for renewal in an economic powerhouse that has been badly battered in recent years. “But I remain hopeful that we will succeed in maintaining the transatlantic relationship.” He warned …

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz wins German election
1 month ago

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz wins German election

Deccan Chronicle  

Germany's conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany doubled its support in the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II, projections showed.Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.” Projections for ARD and ZDF public television …

Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second
1 month ago

Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second

ABP News  

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won the national election on Sunday, while far-right Alternative for Germany followed in second place, rougly doubling its support in the strongest projections since World War II. According to the exit polls and partial counting, Merz’s Union bloc garnered around 28.5% votes, while the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany's support was projected to be 20.5%, …

German election: Who won, who lost and what’s next?
1 month ago

German election: Who won, who lost and what’s next?

Al Jazeera  

Christian Democrats came first. Germany’s Greens and the far-left Die Linke, or The Left, party exceeded the 5 percent threshold to secure seats in parliament, with 11.6 percent and 8.8 percent, respectively. As a result, the CDU/CSU partnership is projected to secure 208 seats in the Bundestag, the German parliament, the AfD 152, the SPD 120, the Greens 85 and …

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote
1 month ago

Germany’s Merz calls for ‘independence’ from US as conservatives win vote

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s Friedrich Merz has pledged to achieve “independence” from the United States after his centre-right alliance won parliamentary elections held amid doubts about US President Donald Trump’s commitment to Europe’s security. Merz, who faces complex negotiations with his party’s traditional centre-left rival to form a coalition government after ruling out the second-placed hard-right Alternative for Germany, said on Sunday that …

Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
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1 month ago

Charting the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

Al Jazeera  

The AfD doubles its share of the vote from 10.4 percent in 2021 to 20.8 percent, becoming Germany’s second largest political party. In a historic shift in Germany’s political landscape, the far-right Alternative for Germany has surged to become the second largest party in the Bundestag, winning 20.8 percent of the vote in federal elections. They include: Immigration controls, including …

Wilders delighted by far-right AfD's gains in German election; Others concerned
1 month ago

Wilders delighted by far-right AfD's gains in German election; Others concerned

NL Times  

PVV leader Geert Wilders is delighted by the gains made by the radical right-wing AfD in the German elections, congratulating his kindred spirits in all caps on X. The radical right-wing AfD doubled its support and came out the second-largest party with 20.8 percent of the votes, 10.4 percent more than in the previous election. In another post, he called …

Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz's SPD concedes defeat | What’s next for winner Friedrich Merz?
1 month ago

Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz's SPD concedes defeat | What’s next for winner Friedrich Merz?

Hindustan Times  

The opposition conservative leader Friedrich Merz has emerged victorious in the German Federal Elections and the results will mark a significant shift in Germany's political landscape. Friedrich Merz, right, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, and Markus Soeder, leader of the Christian Social Union, shake hands at the CDU party headquarters in Berlin. Chancellor Scholz concedes defeat The SPD conceded …

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz claims victory; far-right AfD surges, exit polls show

Live Mint  

Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz declared victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls indicated his bloc was in the lead. Scholz acknowledges election defeat, congratulates Merz Germany’s incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has admitted to a resounding defeat in the national election, calling it a “bitter result” for his center-left Social Democratic Party. Merz's conservatives lead, far-right AfD …

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance
1 month ago

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance

Firstpost  

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out any such alliance but caused uproar last month by bringing a motion to parliament that was passed with AfD votes, breaching a long-standing taboo. Image- AFP Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, celebrated the party’s strongest-ever national election performance on Sunday as exit polls projected it secured 19.5 to 20 …

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance
1 month ago

Germany’s far-right AfD hails ‘historic’ election gains, Weidel calls for CDU alliance

Firstpost  

CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out any such alliance but caused uproar last month by bringing a motion to parliament that was passed with AfD votes, breaching a long-standing taboo. Image- AFP Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany, celebrated the party’s strongest-ever national election performance on Sunday as exit polls projected it secured 19.5 to 20 …

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
1 month ago

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII

Firstpost  

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls. Image- AFP Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in Germany’s national election. The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left …

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
1 month ago

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII

Firstpost  

Germany’s conservatives won Sunday’s elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls. Image- AFP Exit polls show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading in Germany’s national election. The exit polls for ARD and ZDF public television show Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left …

Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote Ends
1 month ago

Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote Ends

ABP News  

German Election 2025: Germany voted on Sunday in a snap election described by the BBC as “significant not just for Germany but for the rest of Europe and beyond”. The controversial party, described by critics as extremist, and almost treated as a pariah by the country’s other political players, is polling second according to the exit polls released after voting …

Discontented Germany Votes In An Election With Economy, Migration And Far-Right Strength In Focus
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1 month ago

Discontented Germany Votes In An Election With Economy, Migration And Far-Right Strength In Focus

Huff Post  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz casts his vote at a polling station in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, during the German national election. The top candidates, conservative front-runner Friedrich Merz and current Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democrats, voted within minutes of each other in different parts of the country on Sunday morning. This election is taking place seven …

German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
55 years, 2 months ago

German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges

CNN  

Election posters for various parties are seen on lamp poles in Frankfurt, Germany, on Thursday. The snap vote is being held following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition in November and are almost certain to bring about a change of government. Whoever wins has the task of reviving Germany’s moribund economy - and face the reality of the …

German elections: Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge
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55 years, 2 months ago

German elections: Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

CNN  

Alice Weidel, left, and Tino Chrupalla, co-leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany, stand on stage during a party congress in Riesa, Germany, on January 11. They finished second overall in the EU vote, and regionally, in their heartland areas of East Germany, the state of Thuringia became the first German region to elect a far-right party since the Nazi …

Germany Elections: Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership in high-stakes battle after coalition collapse
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership in high-stakes battle after coalition collapse

Live Mint  

Germany Elections: Voters in Germany are casting their ballots in a highly anticipated national election on Sunday. Four key candidates are in the running: Scholz, opposition leader Friedrich Merz, Vice Chancellor and Greens candidate Robert Habeck, and far-right Alternative for Germany co-leader Alice Weidel. Merz and AfD’s role in the election Merz, the leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union, …

The worrying surge of the AfD
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1 month ago

The worrying surge of the AfD

The Hindu  

On the first day of the 61st Munich Security Conference, the U.S. Vance, lambasted European leaders, accusing them of censoring free speech and criticising German mainstream parties for their “firewall” against the far-right Alternative for Germany. In a country that was sensitive about how it frames any political conversation around migrants, refugees, and so-called ‘Others’, given its history, the AfD …

Germans head to polls amid economic uncertainty
1 month ago

Germans head to polls amid economic uncertainty

Firstpost  

EU allies are cautiously hopeful the elections might deliver a more coherent government able to help drive forward policy at home and in the bloc People walk past an election campaign poster of Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union party candidate for chancellor, the day before the parliamentary election, in Potsdam, Germany. Reuters Germans were voting in a national election on …

Germans head to polls amid economic uncertainty
1 month ago

Germans head to polls amid economic uncertainty

Firstpost  

EU allies are cautiously hopeful the elections might deliver a more coherent government able to help drive forward policy at home and in the bloc People walk past an election campaign poster of Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union party candidate for chancellor, the day before the parliamentary election, in Potsdam, Germany. Reuters Germans were voting in a national election on …

German Elections 2025: Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
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1 month ago

German Elections 2025: Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

The Hindu  

German voters are choosing a new government in an election on Sunday dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe's biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe's alliance with the United States. This election is taking place seven months before it was originally planned after center-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition …

German elections: What are key issues on voters’ mind?
1 month ago

German elections: What are key issues on voters’ mind?

Firstpost  

After an unexpectedly short election campaign, Germany will go to the polls today. According to a survey conducted on February 12 by the news organisation Politico, the Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union, are currently leading the polls with nearly 30 per cent of voters’ support. Scholz’s Social Democratic Party came in third place …

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
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1 month ago

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This election is taking place seven months before it was originally planned after center-left Chancellor …

German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat
1 month ago

German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat

Firstpost  

German Snap Election 2025 Live Updates: The conservative CDU/CSU is projected to lead the new German parliament with around 29 per cent of the vote, positioning Friedrich Merz as the frontrunner for chancellor. Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he takes power he will be a “strong voice in …

Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result
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1 month ago

Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union is set to return to power with the far-right Alternative for Germany as second-largest party, exit polls show, after snap elections dominated by concerns over immigration, the economy and the return of Donald Trump. Merz declared victory at the event in central Berlin, as he told supporters “Let’s get the party started,” …

German election results: CDU leader Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from the US after conservatives win, far-right support surges
1 month ago

German election results: CDU leader Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from the US after conservatives win, far-right support surges

CNN  

Berlin CNN — Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after exit polls showed his opposition conservatives were on track to win Sunday’s election, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right. “Let’s get the party started,” Merz, 69, told supporters as he declared victory at the …

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right
1 month ago

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right

Al Jazeera  

Friedrich Merz from the opposition CDU is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor. Germany’s opposition conservative Christian Democratic Union party has been projected to win the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor, exit polls show. “The world out there is not waiting for us.” Merz – a longtime party rival of ex-Chancellor …

Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result
1 month ago

Merz claims victory for German conservatives as the far right heads for strongest postwar result

LA Times  

A resident casts a vote at a polling station in Berlin on Sunday during the German national election. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.” Projections for ARD and ZDF public television showed his party finishing in third place with its worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election. …

Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls
1 month ago

Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls

India TV News  

Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls German election 2025: The contenders have made contrasting proposals to turn around the German economy, which has shrunk for the past two years and hasn't managed real growth in much longer. Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany's national election on Sunday fund to modernise the …

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers
1 month ago

German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s conservative CDU has won the most votes with party leader Friedrich Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly. Germany’s conservative CDU has won the most votes, with party leader Friedrich Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly. The main parties are: CDU/CSU – The Christian Democratic Union is led by Friedrich Merz, who is also …

The date, candidates and key issues in the German election
1 month ago

The date, candidates and key issues in the German election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here's a look at the main contenders and the …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
1 month ago

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest
1 month ago

German election: Conservatives eye victory as far-right AfD gains ground in polarised contest

Firstpost  

Sunday’s vote comes at a time of upheaval for Europe and its biggest economy as US President Donald Trump has ended a united Western stance on the Ukraine conflict by reaching out to Russia. Merz vows ‘strong voice’ for Germany in EU Germany’s conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday’s elections that if he …

German election live: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD days before vote
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1 month ago

German election live: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD days before vote

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Germany elections: What do the polls say? Who is leading the race for Bundestag?
1 month ago

Germany elections: What do the polls say? Who is leading the race for Bundestag?

Firstpost  

the most notable gains are expected for the far-right Alternative for Germany, which is projected to finish second with 20 per cent of the vote and 145 seats Activists encourage people to go and vote in the elections during a Fridays for Future climate strike. File image/Reuters The centre-right Christian Democrats are projected to win Germany’s 2025 federal election, securing …

German election live: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD days before vote
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1 month ago

German election live: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD days before vote

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Germany Bundestag election 2025: All most frequently asked questions answered
1 month ago

Germany Bundestag election 2025: All most frequently asked questions answered

Firstpost  

German voters will vote to choose their new Bundestag on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know about elections for the lower house of the German Parliament Germany is all set for general elections on Sunday. Source: AP Germany is all set for general elections on Sunday, triggered by the collapse of “traffic-light” coalition of social democrats, liberals and …

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