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Germany’s Conservatives Win as AfD Secures Record Second-Place Finish, Exit Polls Show

Friedrich Merz has been elected as Germany's new Chancellor, leading the CDU to nearly 30% of the vote, according to exit polls from February 23, 2025.
The far-right AfD secured 21% of the vote, marking a record second-place finish, as reported by Reuters.
Merz expressed awareness of the challenges ahead, stating the need for a functioning government as soon as possible after the election.
Despite their electoral success, many mainstream parties, including the CDU, ruled out forming a coalition with the AfD, as emphasized by Merz.

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