What to know about Germany’s 2025 federal election
Germany’s federal election on Sunday is widely expected to result in a drubbing for the current chancellor, set a longtime rival of Chancellor Angela Merkel on the path to become leader and make a far-right party the second-strongest force in parliament — 80 years after the defeat of fascism.
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.
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.
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.
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 Europe's biggest economy.
Voters shift to the right in German election
The conservative Christian Democratic Union won a plurality in the Bundestag, exit polls suggested Feb. 23, while the far-right AfD came in second.
Trump Hails 'Great Day for Germany' After Conservatives Win Election
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Sunday as a "great day for Germany" after an election in which the centre-right opposition won first place followed by the far-right AfD with its strongest result ever.
German Conservatives Win Election, Seek Coalition
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Germany's Scholz accepts 'election defeat' as his SPD plunges to 16%
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Germany Elections: Friedrich Merz wins federal election, eyes coalition government amid rising challenges
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German federal election 2025 live updates: CDU's Merz declares victory, Scholz admits defeat
Tens of millions of Germans headed to the polls this Sunday for snap federal elections in a vote that will shape the course ...
German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat
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Elon Musk, JD Vance haven’t boosted far right ahead of German election
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Is the NDP in trouble? Party faces an uphill battle if snap election is called
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