Merz’s victory opens new era of German uncertainty
Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor of Germany. And he still can’t tell what his government program will be. His conservative alliance received around 29% of the vote in Sunday’s snap general election,
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Merz Claims Victory in Germany and Faces Rise of Far-Right
Exit polls and early vote projections show the opposition conservatives under Friedrich Merz set to win the German vote, with a defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats. 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.
Merz On Track to Win German Election
The conservatives’ expected victory comes despite a historically strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
German Reactions to Election Result
People hold signs in support of German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz, during the 2025 general election, at the CDU party headquarters in Berlin,
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's conservatives won the national election on Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, its best ever result.
Merz’s Conservatives Declare Victory in German Vote
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Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, projections show.
Russia sanctions and Ukraine military aid are ruining German industry, BSW politician says
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Merz’s conservatives win German election, according to exit poll
Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
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German court rejects populist BSW's complaint over TV event exclusion
Germany's top court on Monday dismissed a complaint filed by a minor populist party against its exclusion from a televized ...
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German election Q&A: What's at stake for FDP, The Left and BSW?
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Germany’s Left comes back from the dead
Once written off as a party in terminal decline, Die Linke is defying expectations with a youth-driven resurgence.
Timber railhead expansion plans approved
A new railhead reducing the need to transport timber by road has been approved by a council. Sawmilling company BSW Timber ...
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5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend
From the likely next chancellor to possible coalition partners, here's what you need to know before Germany goes to the polls ...
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Populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance hopeful after German exit polls
Germany's upstart Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) remains optimistic about passing the 5% hurdle to enter parliament, ...