German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.
Germany Election 2025: CDU wins, far-right AfD makes historic gains
Germany's CDU, led by Friedrich Merz, secured victory in the 2025 elections, but the far-right AfD made historic gains, reshaping the political landscape. The results signal a shift in German politics as the AfD's rise raises concerns among mainstream parties.
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Exit Polls Say Musk-Backed AfD Set To Score Best-Ever Showing As Germany Vote EndsThe conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leads the polls with an estimated 29% of the vote, going by the exit polls, ...
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