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'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place
At the start of November last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner - the leader of one of three coalition parties forming the government (the Free Democrats, the Social Democrats and the Greens). It followed a row over the 2025 budget.
Germany's election in graphics
Germany's election on Sunday delivered a win to the conservative opposition as well as a historic surge in support for the far-right AfD party.
Why Germany's Election Matters
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
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 VOTING SYSTEM?
What election projections mean for Germany's ailing economy
Germany's opposition conservatives CDU/CSU won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)came in second,
Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday
An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.
Germany: High turnout predicted for snap elections
German voters head to the polls on Sunday with the conservatives as the strong favorites after an intense campaign underscored by a far-right surge. Figures showed that around 52% of Germans have already voted by 2PM today.
German election: Voters turn out to decide next government
Polls have opened in Germany's parliamentary election that was brought forward by the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz' ruling coalition in November. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and are set to close at 6 p.
Voting underway for general election in Germany
Voting started for the general election in Germany on Sunday, which opinion polls suggest will bring a new chancellor and a new governing coalition, CNN reported.Earlier in November, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) fired his finance minister.
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 ...
Polls show Germany's conservative party leads election with far-right in second place
The center-right Christian Democratic Union party is leading the elections in Germany, according to exit polls, with the ...
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.
Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls ...
Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor ...
‘Make Germany great again’: Far-right party could see historic gains in election
Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday’s ...
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 ...
Alert: 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. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish ...