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5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election
Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.
Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
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.
What to Know About Germany’s Election Results
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded his center-left Social Democrat party’s worst postwar defeat.
'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place
Alternative for Germany (AfD) is now on course to win 20.5% of the vote, according to latest projections - but there is no way Friedrich Merz will work with it because of a long-standing political taboo against working with the far right, known as a Brandmauer - a firewall.
Explainer-How Do Germany's Federal Elections Work?
Germans go to the polls on Sunday in a snap election called after the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition. This is how Germany's election system works: WHAT IS GERMANY'S HYBRID VOTING SYSTEM?
Live updates: Germans vote in crucial election as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and Alice Weidel, of the far-right AfD.
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 the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)came in second,
Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany
German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout. View on euronews
Why Germany's Election Matters
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday
An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.
Germany: High turnout predicted for snap elections
German voters head to the polls on Sunday with the conservatives as the strong favorites after an intense campaign underscored by a far-right surge. Figures showed that around 52% of Germans have already voted by 2PM today.

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Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
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Polls open in Germany for election that could shape Europe’s response to new Trump administration and Russia-Ukraine war
Polls open in Germany for election that could shape Europe's response to new Trump administration and Russia-Ukraine war.
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Germany Elections: Conservatives Win, Far-Right in Second Place
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European stocks head for broadly higher open as traders react to German election results
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German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
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Monday Briefing: Conservatives Near Victory in Germany
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Discontented Germany Votes in an Election With Economy, Migration and Far-Right Strength in Focus
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