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'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right projected to take second place
At the start of November last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner - the leader of one of three coalition parties forming the government (the Free Democrats, the Social Democrats and the Greens). It followed a row over the 2025 budget.
The Latest: Merz leads in Germany's election while AfD makes historic gains
German voters cast their ballots in Sunday's election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.
Germany, Elections
Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory - AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent ...
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday ...
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he ...
The centre-right opposition is currently favoured to win, while polls suggest Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to ...
The German economy, the richest in the EU, has been the envy of Europe for decades but things are now taking a turn for the ...
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...
Germany votes in a national election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Conservative leader ...
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