Germany’s Merz claims victory for his conservatives as exit polls put far right on strong showing
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II
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.
'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.
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.
Germany snap election: data on exit polls gets released
The first exit polls in Germany's snap election have been released. Centre-right CDU tops votes so far, with leader Friedrich Merz likely to be the next chancellor. Alternative for Germany AFD sits at just under 20-percent -- the best showing for a German far-right political party since the end of World War Two.
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.
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.
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won Germany's election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they had expected. "Let's celebrate tonight and in the morning we'll get to work,
Germany’s far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success
The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.
German Conservatives Seal Election, Seeking Coalition Talks
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he’ll move quickly to form a new government after he won Sunday’s federal election with a result that will require him to form a coalition.
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.
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 ...
The German Elections Could Transform the EU
If the far-right AfD performs well in Germany's national elections, it could have major implications for the EU.
International reaction to Germany's election
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next ...
'We see how important this is for Europe': World leaders react to CDU winning German elections, congratulate incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) narrowly wins national elections, setting the stage for Friedrich Merz to become ...
Polling stations open in Berlin and across Germany for crucial election
Polls opened across Germany on Sunday in an election that could shape Europe’s response to the new Trump administration, the ...
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 ...