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

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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,” an apparent nod to wanting to get coalition negotiations underway quickly. If the exit poll stands, the CDU will claim 28.8% of the vote in Sunday’s election, meaning Merz – an old-school conservative who has never held a government role previously – will become the new chancellor of Germany, Europe’s biggest economy and most populous state. Party co-leader Alice Weidel took to the stage to tell cheering crowds that the AfD had “never been stronger.” Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s center-left Social Democratic Party looked set to come in third with 16.2% – signaling a dramatic turnaround in the party’s fortunes since the 2021 election, when it took 25.7% of the vote. Sunday evening’s preliminary results cap off an eventful election period that drew extraordinary involvement from White House officials and has once again seen debate rage around Germany’s immigration policies.

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Germany's Merz faces uphill battle as coalition tensions rise over migration, welfare
4 days, 6 hours ago

Germany's Merz faces uphill battle as coalition tensions rise over migration, welfare

Firstpost  

Merz’s embrace of compromise with the SPD and the Greens risks being seen as a return to Merkel-style pragmatism, rather than the ideological reset he promised Conservative leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union, who is likely to be the next German chancellor, faces an uphill battle in the country. “You’ve got the mRNA of the SPD in your …

Friedrich Merz’s CDU reaches preliminary agreement with Scholz’s SPD to form Germany’s next coalition govt
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Friedrich Merz’s CDU reaches preliminary agreement with Scholz’s SPD to form Germany’s next coalition govt

Firstpost  

In Germany, coalition governments are typically formed through a two-step process: parties first engage in exploratory talks to assess potential alliances before entering formal coalition negotiations Social Democratic Party Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival of the Christian Democratic Union Friedrich Merz are pictured in a studio of the ARD and ZDF television broadcasters ahead of the first TV …

Germany: Merz’s Conservatives face likely defeat in key regional vote after national election win
3 weeks, 5 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 …

German Election Results 2025 Show Right-Wing Sweep Across European Politics Amid Shifting US-EU Relations
3 weeks, 6 days ago

German Election Results 2025 Show Right-Wing Sweep Across European Politics Amid Shifting US-EU Relations

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 28, 2025 19:58 IST - 7 MINS READ Susan Ram is a columnist who has spent much of her life viewing the world from different geographical locations. Towards the end of 2024, Germany’s then coalition government headed by Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party fell apart, prompting a vote of confidence in the Bundestag, followed …

Election-winning conservatives to tread bumpy path as Germany shifts right
1 month ago

Election-winning conservatives to tread bumpy path as Germany shifts right

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-26 09:11 Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz gives a media statement on the day of the CDU parliamentary fraction meeting following the German general elections, in Berlin, Germany, Feb 25, 2025. German news agency dpa said that Merz will need to reach an agreement with a potential coalition partner on a range of critical issues, including …

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 …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
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1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

By JULIAN SHEA and ZHENG WANYIN in London | China Daily | Updated: 2025-02-25 07:13 Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
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1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Germany must avoid another 'traffic light' coalition
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1 month ago

Germany must avoid another 'traffic light' coalition

China Daily  

Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the party headquarters, after the exit poll results are announced for the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany, Feb 23, 2025. Going by exit polls, the Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union alliance led by Friedrich Merz has won the election in Germany, held on Sunday, securing around 28.5 percent of the …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
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1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Germany must avoid another 'traffic light' coalition
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1 month ago

Germany must avoid another 'traffic light' coalition

China Daily  

Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz speaks at the party headquarters, after the exit poll results are announced for the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany, Feb 23, 2025. Going by exit polls, the Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union alliance led by Friedrich Merz has won the election in Germany, held on Sunday, securing around 28.5 percent of the …

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win
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1 month ago

Germany's Merz calls for unity in Europe after election win

China Daily  

Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's conservative opposition Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party headquarters in Berlin on Sunday after wining the national elections. Provisional results declared on Sunday indicated that Friedrich Merz, leader of the country's conservative opposition, will be the next chancellor, with his center-right Union parties — an alliance of the Christian Democratic Union and the …

Five minutes to midnight, warns Germany's Merz as Trump moves US closer to Russia
1 month ago

Five minutes to midnight, warns Germany's Merz as Trump moves US closer to Russia

India Today  

Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz warned the United States on Monday against turning its back on allies but also urged Europeans to build up their own defence capabilities, saying it was now "five minutes to midnight for Europe". Merz's conservatives are looking to quickly form a government after winning a national election on Sunday but face tricky coalition talks and …

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 …

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left
1 month ago

German vote winner Merz seeks to build govt with centre-left

The Hindu  

Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said on Monday he would seek talks with the centre-left to speedily build a government as Europe faces tectonic changes in transatlantic ties. After the surge of the far-right AfD, Mr. Merz said the mainstream parties must answer concerns of voters drifting to the fringes, calling the AfD’s record 20% result “the last warning …

German Election results: Coalitions, economy, and extremism - The uphill battle that awaits Friedrich Merz
1 month ago

German Election results: Coalitions, economy, and extremism - The uphill battle that awaits Friedrich Merz

Live Mint  

Friedrich Merz’s victory in Germany’s national election marks a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, but his path to forming a stable government is fraught with challenges. From coalition negotiations to economic pressures and the rising influence of the far-right, Merz must navigate a complex and uncertain environment if he becomes Germany's chancellor, per media reports. The centre-right bloc, …

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy
1 month ago

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

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 needs a government that is open to more …

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy
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1 month ago

German business leaders say new government must act quickly to rescue stagnant economy

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FRANKFURT, Germany — Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. “Germany needs a government that is open to more innovation, a competitive mindset, and removing excessive regulation that stifles progress and growth – and it needs it now.” Luxury automaker BMW AG “We expect from the future federal government that it quickly, comprehensively and sustainable …

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 …

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt
1 month ago

German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt

Raw Story  

by Frank ZELLER Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz faced an uphill struggle to build a coalition government on Monday, a day after an election which saw a record performance by the right. In a post on X, Merz insisted Ukraine "must be part of peace negotiations" after Trump unsettled European allies by reaching out to Russian President Vladimir Putin. …

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 …

Germany elections: Friedrich Merz calls for ‘independence from the USA’ and takes swipe at Trump
1 month ago

Germany elections: Friedrich Merz calls for ‘independence from the USA’ and takes swipe at Trump

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. Read our privacy policy Germany's likely next chancellor Friedrich …

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

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” …

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?
1 month ago

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Friedrich Merz, on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor after the country’s election, has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine. “The world out there isn’t waiting for us, and it isn’t waiting for long-drawn-out coalition talks and negotiations.” The …

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

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
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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 …

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz wins federal election, eyes coalition government amid rising challenges
1 month ago

Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz wins federal election, eyes coalition government amid rising challenges

Live Mint  

Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he’ll move quickly to form a new government after he won Sunday’s federal election with a result that will require him to form a coalition. “There’s no reasonable alternative to forming a government in Germany in a reasonable and timely manner,” Merz said in a debate Sunday night, adding that he wanted to …

Friedrich Merz wins Germany’s election. But forming a coalition will be hard
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz wins Germany’s election. But forming a coalition will be hard

Live Mint  

EVEN AS COUNTING continues in Germany’s election, three things are clear. Mr Merz will hope to form a coalition with Mr Scholz’s Social Democrats, who at 16% slumped to their worst defeat in their party’s long history. But under Germany’s electoral rules, whether the main centre-left and centre-right parties will be able to form what used to be known as …

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 …

German conservative bloc claims election victory, with Friedrich Merz poised to be new chancellor
1 month ago

German conservative bloc claims election victory, with Friedrich Merz poised to be new chancellor

ABC  

Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz is on track to be Germany's next chancellor, with his Christian Democratic Union of Germany party projected to win the national election. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats also tumbled to their worst result since World War Two, with 16.4 per cent of the vote share, according to the ZDF projection, while the Greens were on 12.3 …

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and U.S., vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win
1 month ago

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and U.S., vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

LA Times  

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, speaks during a news conference at party headquarters in Berlin on Monday. 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 …

Germans tired of no common-sense agenda: Trump as Conservatives oust Olaf Scholz
1 month ago

Germans tired of no common-sense agenda: Trump as Conservatives oust Olaf Scholz

India Today  

The conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz secured victory in Germany’s national election, exit polls showed on Sunday. Apart from Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated Merz and the alliance, expressing optimism about working closely with the next German government to strengthen bilateral ties. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte noted the importance of European defence spending and said …

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 …

Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success
1 month ago

Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print From left, Amira Mohamed Ali, co-leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, Jan van Aken, co-leader of the Left Party, Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and member of the …

Friedrich Merz scores big in German polls, but who will be his coalition partner? – Firstpost
1 month ago

Friedrich Merz scores big in German polls, but who will be his coalition partner? – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The key question now is what type of coalition will be formed, as this will determine the direction of Germany’s domestic and foreign policy German voters on Sunday voted in the crucial parliamentary polls to choose their next Bundestag for the next four years. The exit polls predicted a significant win for the Christian Democratic Union, positioning Friedrich Merz as …

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 …

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