Germany‘s conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, won the national election on Sunday, but the outcome was far from resounding. The projected results indicated that his Union bloc garnered around 28.

BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz concedes defeat in Germany's national election.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat in the national elections, acknowledging the poor election result and taking responsibility.

Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD su

Germany’s election results send shockwaves across Europe. Friedrich Merz’s CDU-CSU alliance secured a dominant victory, while the far-right AfD recorded its best-ever national result. Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz’s SPD suffers a crushing defeat,

Germany votes in a national election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz leads the race, while far-right AfD eyes historic gains. Over 500,

Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany’s next leader after his conservative party topped the voting in national elections held Sunday, according to exit polls. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat.

Chancellor Scholz concedes defeat. The SPD conceded defeat, with Scholz calling the result “bitter.” Speaking to his supporters, Scholz said “It’s a bad result and that’

Germany's conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD gained over 20%. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered a historic low with 16%.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz jubilantly promised the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration as a heated election campaign came to a close on Saturday. "There are just under 26 hours to go,