Germany's election won by conservatives, and far-right AfD party surges, official results show
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election​, while far-right party AfD surged to become the nation's second-largest.
Merz's conservatives push for quick coalition talks after German election win
German conservatives under likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed on Monday to move quickly to try to form a coalition after winning the most votes in a national election that saw far-right and far-left parties gain support from disaffected voters.
Conservatives win Germany election, far-right in second place, exit polls show
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.
Germany Election Maps: How Conservatives Regained Power
Maps show how every district in Germany voted. The conservative Christian Democrats have won the most seats while the far-right AfD placed second.
What’s Next After Merz's Conservatives Win German Election
Friedrich Merz is set to become the next Chancellor at a time of great tumult at home and abroad, writes John Kampfner.
German conservatives win election as AfD surges into second
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his centre-Right Christian Democratic Union [CDU] party won the election on Sunday night.
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.
Election Winner Merz Invites Netanyahu to Germany, Says Israeli's Office
German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz speaks on the day of a party leadership meeting following the general election in Berlin,
Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?
Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.
German shares steal spotlight after Merz's conservatives win vote
German stocks ended Monday higher in Europe after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the national election with promises of pro-growth policies to boost an ailing economy.
Germany's Merz Will Push up Debt With Help of Left, Says AfD Leader
The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after Sunday's election, said Germany's likely next chancellor would be held hostage by left-wing parties that would seek to loosen tough fiscal rules.
German Election Tilts the Country to the Political Right
Far-right gains and a ‘sharper and edgier’ chancellor are among the takeaways from the country’s contest, an expert says.
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 ...
The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power
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Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda, even as the country’s next leader breaks away
Germany's likely next chancellor warned Europe can no longer rely on its American allies: "I never thought I would end up one ...
Five key takeaways from the German election
Put simply, more than four in every five of Germany's 59.2 million voters turned out. It reflects just how energised Germans ...
What to know about Germany’s election results
Provisional results confirmed that the mainstream conservative party led by Friedrich Merz has won Germany’s national ...