Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, leader of the SPD, said the election results were "bitter" for his party and a "defeat".
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German AfD sees record gains but still shut out from power
It is a historic result for the Alternative for Germany party (AfD): just 12 years after the far-right party was founded, it has become the second largest political force in Germany. With around 20% ...
Germany's AfD: Election success amounts to nothing
The far-right populist AfD has emerged as the second strongest political force in Germany's election. Despite its success — and support from Elon Musk and JD Vance — it has no chance of participating ...
Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet the conservative leader taking the reins of the German chancellery
Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country faces ...
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's conservatives won the national election on Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, its ...