Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.
German Conservatives Set To Win Election As AfD Surge Into Second–Exit Poll
The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for its best result since World War II.
The Latest: Exit polls say Merz leads in Germany's election, AfD makes strong gains
German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory. Exit polls also indicate that Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
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.
Merz’s conservatives win German election, according to exit poll
Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
Germany's Merz claims victory for his conservatives as the far right is projected to finish 2nd
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives are on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support, the strongest sh
German exit polls give Merz's conservatives the lead and put far right on strongest postwar showing
Exit polls in Germany's national election Sunday show opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives leading, with Alternative for Germany heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
Friedrich Merz Poised to Lead Germany Amid Economic and Political Turmoil
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germanys conservatives, is set to challenge Chancellor Olaf Scholzs struggling minority government in Sundays election. With a strong lead over the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD),
Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany's national election
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Alert: Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz casts his vote in German election focused on economy, migration
Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz casts his vote in German election focused on economy, migration. Got a question? Put a reporter on it. Ever think of a question that you wish someone would answer?
German Election Live Updates: Exit polls out, CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory
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