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German election live: Centre-right CDU and CSU parties win, say exit polls

Germany’s centre-right CDU and CSU parties have won the federal elections with about 28.5 to 29 per cent of the vote according to exit polls, paving the way for CDU leader Friedrich Merz to become chancellor at a time of economic and political upheaval in Europe’s largest democracy.

Nikkei Asia · 35m

Friedrich Merz set to lead Germany after CDU-CSU election win

Friedrich Merz is set to lead Europe's largest economy after his conservative CDU-CSU group won Germany's parliamentary election on Sunday, taking the reins at a time of strained relations with its biggest trade partner,

CNBC on MSN · 6h

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.

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BBC · 1h

'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place

The conservative CDU-CSU party is predicted to be the largest in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote. Friedrich Merz, who is now in pole position to become Germany's next chancellor, hailed a "terrific election campaign" and said there's no time to waste in forming a government.

The New York Times · 2h

Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany

The conservative Christian Democrats appeared to be on the cusp of victory in Germany’s parliamentary elections yesterday, exit polls show. The country’s next chancellor will almost certainly be Friedrich Merz,

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Bloomberg L.P. · 10h

Merz Claims Victory in Germany and Faces Rise of Far-Right

Merz says he wants to form a new government as soon as possible, noting the world “won’t wait for us” to have lengthy coalition talks. The far-right Alternative for Germany is tracking second and looks on course to become the main opposition force in the parliament.

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Reuters · 5h

Germany's election in graphics

Germany's election on Sunday delivered a win to the conservative opposition as well as a historic surge in support for the far-right AfD party.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election

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

Bloomberg on MSN · 1h

German Conservatives Seal Election Win, Seeking Coalition Talks

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.

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German election results 2025 – live: Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory

Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory - AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent ...

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CDU chairman: Merz’s win makes Germany a key player in the EU

CNN’s Fred Pleitgen speaks with Daniel Caspary, a member of the European Parliament and CDU/CSU group chair, on exit polls ...

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CDU promises Germans stable solutions to immigration, terrorism, and defense ahead of election

A conservative backlash is brewing in Germany, but the likely winners are working to make the transition pragmatic and ...

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CDU in driver's seat after German election but coalition might be necessary: Four key takeaways

Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and ...

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Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...

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

This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...

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To Stand Up To Putin (And Trump!), Germany's Next Leader Must Spend (Much!) More On Defense

It is now clear that Germany needs to invest a lot more money in defense. Friedrich Merz, who is likely to be Germany's next ...

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Germany may face long wait for new government after Feb 23 vote

Arduous coalition negotiations tend to drag on for weeks if not months in the country. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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