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AfD, CDU and Germany

The Financial Times · 11h

German election live: Centre-right CDU/CSU wins, 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.

The Indian Express · 46m

German Election 2025: Conservative CDU/CSU bloc wins polls, far-right AfD finishes second

The result sprung surprises for the parties as far-right AfD achieved its best ever performance while Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered their worst ever result. CDU/CSU's Friedrich Merz on track to become new chancellor.

Daily Express · 2h

Germany election LIVE: AfD sends chilling warning to Merz

The centre-right Christian Democrats are currently expected to win, while polls suggest Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to achieve the best result for a far-right party since WW2.

Germany, Friedrich Merz

english.mathrubhumi · 25m

Who is Friedrich Merz? The man set to shape Germany’s future

Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz is set to take the helm of the nation after his party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), secured the largest vote share in the country’s general elections, defeating Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) of Germany.

Firstpost · 1h

Meet Friedrich Merz, the trained pilot who will take the controls of Germany

Come Sunday (February 23), will the voting gods smile on Friedrich Merz? The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is the strong favourite to be the next chancellor of the European giant, replacing Olaf Scholz.

The New York Times · 9h

Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

A series of attacks helped fuel debate about immigration in the weeks before German voters cast their ballots for a new Parliament.

1hon MSN

CDU has limited options for forming government by shutting out second-place Alternative for Germany

The Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union, have few options in front of them ...

2h

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

AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in ...

11h

What election projections mean for Germany’s ailing economy

Germany's opposition conservatives CDU/CSU won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be ...

3hon MSN

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 ...

2hon MSN

Germany elections: Far-right Friedrich Merz wins, Olaf Scholz says ’bear responsibility for SPD’s defeat’ | 10 points

Germany’s conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD ...

1h

Germany elections: Riding on immigration concerns, far-right AfD becomes second-largest party

Germany's elections saw the far-right AfD secure over 20% of the vote, marking its highest-ever share. The CDU/CSU led by ...

10h

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 ...

2hon MSN

Germany’s New Chancellor Wants Absolutely Nothing to Do With Trump

The votes were still being counted Sunday but the results were clear: Germany’s conservative Friedrich Merz is the new ...

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