Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
Trump claims German election results vindicate his agenda, even as the country’s next leader breaks away
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German shares steal spotlight after Merz's conservatives win vote
German stocks ended Monday higher in Europe after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the national election with promises ...
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won Germany's election, well ahead of rival parties but short of the 30% vote-share they ...
Voters shift to the right in German election
The conservative Christian Democratic Union won a plurality in the Bundestag, exit polls suggested Feb. 23, while the ...
German election victor Merz plans pivot from US as coalition talks loom
Friedrich Merz faces complex coalition negotiations after the far-right AfD surged to a historic second place in a fractured ...
Germany's Merz questions Nato's future after election win as Musk congratulates far-right AfD
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Germany's Election in Graphics
Germany's election on Sunday delivered a win to the conservative opposition as well as a historic surge in support for the far-right AfD party. Here is a breakdown in graphics showing trends between ...