germany federal election 2025

Germany, Federal Election

German Federal Election 2025: historic debacle for government parties, gains for the far-right AfD and Left Party

Federal Election has exacerbated the political crisis in Germany and Europe. The result confronts workers and young people who want to fight against fascism, militarism and social cuts with fundamental political questions and tasks.

The Boston Globe · 17h

‘Make Germany great again’: Far-right party could see historic gains in election

Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday’s national election and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country.

Las Vegas Sun · 21h

The Latest: Germany votes in crucial general election

Sunday’s election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent. Here’s the latest: Mainstream German parties say they won’t work with any far-right parties threatening democracy,

Merz, Germany

Axios Sneak Peek on MSN · 4h

Merz vows "independence" from U.S. after claiming Germany election win

Trump's statements on Ukraine last week make it "clear" Americans are "largely indifferent to the fate of Europe," Merz said.

CBS News · 14h

Conservatives win Germany election, far-right in second place, exit polls show

Exit polls show the center-right Christian Democratic Union party leading, with the AfD party heading towards the strongest showing of the far-right since World War II.

The Washington Post · 1h

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

Germany, Europe

CNBC on MSN · 2h

CNBC Daily Open: Europe's relationship with the U.S. in focus after German election

It is clear that this [the U.S.] government does not care much about the fate of Europe,” says Friedrich Merz, who is set to be Germany’s next chancellor.

The Washington Post · 1d

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’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over

BBC · 1d

Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

Germans are going to the polls after an intense election campaign dominated by their country's faltering economy and a succession of deadly attacks that have made migration and security a focal issue.

9hon MSN

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 ...

Clear election win for Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU

Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU bloc has won national elections by a large margin, with all constituencies counted, paving the ...

26mon MSN

Europe Should 'Achieve Independence' From US, Says Germany's Merz

Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's mainstream conservatives, has said that Europe must become independent from the ...

1don MSN

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 ...

2hon MSN

Germany's conservatives declare victory in Berlin. Now the hard work begins

A conservative alliance made up of the CDU and CSU is set to lead Germany again, but the new coalition government will have ...

22hon MSN

Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of ...

DPA International on MSN15h

Germany's Scholz accepts 'election defeat' as his SPD plunges to 16%

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has admitted his Social Democratic Party (SPD) has suffered a "bitter election result," after ...

The latest polls ahead of Germany’s snap election

The margin of error for individual polls is estimated from the poll’s sample size and the number of eligible German voters ...

Hosted on MSN4h

Germany Election 2025 Updates: Families Slam Leaders for Economic Collapse, Plead for Bold Fixes

Germany's economy is spiraling, and families are feeling the heat! With inflation soaring, wages stagnating, and living costs ...

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