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Friedrich Merz has won Germany’s election. But as the far right soars, forming a government may be difficult

Friedrich Merz’s centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has captured the highest proportion of votes in Germany’s election on Sunday. The celebrations could be short-lived, though, as the task of forming a government now looms.

The Conversation

German Vote Winner Merz Faces Tough Talks To Build Govt

Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz vowed to get to work Monday on the arduous task of building a new coalition government, warning "the world isn't waiting for us".

International Business Times

Conservatives win German election as far-right party surges to second place

Donald Trump declares conservative victory a ‘great day for Germany’ before congratulating himself

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German election 2025 live results: By the numbers

The conservative CDU has won the most votes, with party leader Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly.

Al Jazeera

Germany’s CDU ahead in election exit poll, strong support for far right

Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.

Al Jazeera

Scholz's SPD suffers historic election loss, as Germany's far-right AfD doubles in size

The centre-right CDU party has won the German elections but achieved a historically low result. The far-right AfD doubled its support, although it fell short of expectations. However, the biggest loser in Sunday's vote is the SPD party of incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which has been relegated to third place…

Radio France Internationale

Olaf Scholz Takes Responsibility For SPD's Election Defeat

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses SPD members post-election defeat, emphasizing unity and resilience in the face of challenges.

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SPD Faces Disappointing Election Results, Afd Gains Nationwide Success

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces a disappointing election outcome with a significant drop in support, highlighting challenges for leader Olaf Scholz.

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SPD Faces Historic Loss In German Election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD faces uncertainty after a 9% drop in support, reshaping Germany's political landscape.

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German conservatives on course for election victory but far-right AfD set for historic gains

Exit polls in Germany indicate the conservatives lead while far-right AfD is set for its best-ever results

Evening Standard

Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support

Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government

The Guardian - UK

Conservatives Win German Vote As Far-right Makes Record Gains

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.

International Business Times

Who is Friedrich Merz and what’s in his in-tray?

Former banker almost certain to be Germany’s next chancellor faces testing domestic political and economic landscape – and then there’s Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

Germans vote in elections set to mark a radical shift to the right

This Sunday, Germans cast their ballots in a widely observed, nationwide election. After a day of demonstrations, Berliners turned out to vote at the numerous polling stations across the capital. RFI's Jan van der Made spoke to some of the electorate who turned out.

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Evening Standard

German election: What to expect and what is at stake as voters head to polls

Election is likely to end with no clear winner with tricky coalition talks

Evening Standard

German election: Voting begins after campaign dominated by economy and security fears

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz, 69, leads the race to become chancellor

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German General Election Sees New Chancellor And Coalition

German general election highlights key candidates, immigration, economy, and coalition formation post-election.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election

German voters are heading to the polls for a national election

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Radio France Internationale

Who are the candidates for chancellor in Germany's elections?

This Sunday, 23 February, Germans vote in parliamentary elections, deciding who will occupy the 630 seats of the Bundestag and who will be the country's next chancellor. Who are the candidates, and what are their views on Germany's relationship with France?

International Business Times

Germany May Face Long Wait For New Government After Vote

German voters head to the polls in a winter election on Sunday but may not have a new government for some time.

The Independent UK

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

German voters are choosing their new government in an election dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy, pressure to curb migration and growing uncertainty over the future of Ukraine and Europe’s alliance with the United States

The Guardian - UK

German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings

Europe holds its breath as world’s third largest economic power and most populous EU country faces crossroads

International Business Times

Attacks, 'Firewall' Row, Trump: Rocky Run-up To German Vote

Germany's rocky path towards Sunday's early elections began when the outgoing coalition government collapsed in acrimony on November 6, the very day Donald Trump won re-election to the White House.

International Business Times

Top Issues In Germany's Election Campaign

From immigration and Germany's ailing economy to cannabis and gender politics, here is a round-up of the burning issues on voters' minds in the run-up to Sunday's election.

International Business Times

Cheat Sheet On Germany's Colour-coded Politics

Germany holds elections on Sunday after its three-party "traffic light" coalition collapsed last year and could soon have a "black-red" government while a "Jamaica" or "blackberry" alliance is less likely.

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