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Merz, Germany

The New York Times · 2h

Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

Exit polls in Germany's 2025 election give Merz's conservatives lead and put far right on strongest postwar showing

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.

Associated Press · 4h

Exit polls show Merz in the lead while AfD makes historic gains in Germany election

Outgoing German chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded the election and decried the historic gains of the far-right conservative party, AfD. Early exit polls show AfD is headed for second place, while opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives are in the lead and Scholz’s party fell to third.

3hon MSN

The Latest: Merz wins Germany's election while AfD makes historic gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor ...

59mon MSN

Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result

Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to return to power with the far-right Alternative for Germany ...

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Germany's Merz takes aim at US interference, pledges European unity

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz pledged to help Europe achieve "real independence from the US" on defence in stark ...

7hon MSN

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 ...

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Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June ...

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Live Updates: Germany Votes in High-Stakes Election

Voting will soon close in national elections. Polls show the hard-right AfD party is likely to have its best showing ever.

5hon MSN

Germany's Far-Right AfD Party Surges In Election After Elon Musk Support

The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for ...

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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World ...

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