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

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union won 28.5% of the votes in Germany's election, capturing 208 seats in the Bundestag.
The far-right Alternative for Germany achieved a record result of 20.8% and 151 seats, becoming the main opposition party as cheers erupted at their headquarters after the election results were announced.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democratic Party faced historical lows with only 16.4% of the vote, leading to discussions about potential coalitions, primarily between the CDU and SPD.
Merz stated the urgency of forming a new government within the next two months, emphasizing that 'Europe is waiting for Germany' to assert stronger leadership amid various challenges.

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Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD support surges

PROVISIONAL results confirmed that German mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the country’s national election, however a surge by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) doubled their seats.

3 hours ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Germany's Conservatives CDU/CSU Declare Election Victory, Hard Coalition Talks Next

Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape.

3 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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WTVB

German shares gain after Merz’s conservatives win national election

(Reuters) – European shares were largely unchanged on Monday, while Germany’s benchmark index rose as investors greeted the widely expected victory of Friedrich Merz-led opposition conservatives at the national election. The pan-European STOXX 600 index was down 0.1% as of 0810 GMT, led by a decline in basic resources due to lower metal prices. Germany’s benchmark index added 0.4%, boosted by arm makers. Defence stocks Hensoldt, Rheinmetall and …

Conservatives win Germany election as far-right AfD make biggest gains since WW2

GERMANY'S conservatives have won a historic election after beating out the far-right AfD party.Alternative for Germany (AfD) - who were heavily backed

5 hours ago·United Kingdom

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svt Nyheter

CDU wins German election

5 hours ago·Stockholm, Sweden

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laverita.info

The CDU wins, Afd is the second party. La Weidel: 'Willing to join us'

Friedrich Merz: “Now quick government.” It is difficult to understand with the rulers. Tonfo Spd, Greens in decline. The elections recorded an 84% turnout in Germany. This is the highest result since reunification (1990). This figure testifies like few others as yesterday's vote...

5 hours ago

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