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Conservatives win German election

Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

The Washington Post · 21h

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

Provisional results confirm that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest

CBS News · 19h

Germany's election won by conservatives, and far-right AfD party surges, official results show

Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while far-right party AfD surged to become the nation's second-largest.

Germany, Friedrich Merz

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Germany's Merkel congratulates former rival Merz on election victory

Former German chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated conservative leader Friedrich Merz on his victory in Sunday's parliamentary election. A spokeswoman for Merkel told the Funke media group on Monday that she texted Merz to offer her congratulations and wish him good luck in building a coalition.

Firstpost · 21h

Closed borders, independence from Trump: What could Friedrich Merz’s victory mean for Germany, Europe?

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz has triumphed at Germany’s ballot boxes, paving his way to become the next chancellor. His win is of particular significance to Europe — the leader has vowed to strengthen the EU,

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 3h

Germany Election Shows a Politically Rightward Shift

Far-right gains and a ‘sharper and edgier’ chancellor are among the takeaways from the country’s contest, an expert says.

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List of Chancellors of Germany (1871-2025)

Explore the complete list of German Chancellors from 1871 to today, including their tenures, political parties, and key ...

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What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

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With election win, Friedrich Merz, rival of Angela Merkel, has revenge

The 69-year-old CDU candidate is set to become chancellor at a time when Germany is going through a deep economic, security ...

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Germany is facing five crucial changes after earthquake election

Across Europe the old order is collapsing while the nationalist right makes sweeping gains. Giorgia Meloni – once branded ...

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Meet the Man Who Is Poised to Lead Germany

Friedrich Merz, head of the conservative Christian Democrats, has vowed to bring stronger leadership to Europe, where the new ...

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What to know about Germany’s 2025 federal election

Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is ...

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Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates

Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made ...

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A seismic election won’t deliver the change Germany needs

Friedrich Merz has emerged victorious in a general election which saw dramatic changes in German politics – but given that ...

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