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German Conservatives Face Narrow Path to Power

German Conservatives Face Narrow Path to Power After Victory

Germany’s conservative leader Friedrich Merz emerged as the winner in Sunday’s election, but the results gave his bloc just one clear path to power and they face intense pressure to move quickly to form a government.

The New York Times · 10h

Germany Election Maps: How Conservatives Regained Power

Maps show how every district in Germany voted. The conservative Christian Democrats have won the most seats while the far-right AfD placed second.

CNBC on MSN · 1h

Germany's conservatives declare victory in Berlin. Now the hard work begins

A conservative alliance made up of the CDU and CSU is set to lead Germany again, but the new coalition government will have to confront pressing challenges.

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The New York Times · 2h

5 Takeaways From Germany’s Election

Friedrich Merz and his party won, Elon Musk didn’t seem to move voters, and more lessons from an early German vote with big implications for Europe.

Houston Chronicle · 16h

The Latest: Germany votes in crucial general election

Sunday’s election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent. Polls across Germany will close at 6 p.m.

Reuters · 1d

Live German election results

Friedrich Merz's conservatives (CDU/CSU) are set to win Sunday’s national election in Germany, but in second place, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won its best result yet in Europe's ailing economic powerhouse.

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Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany's top job after a career of ups and downs

Friedrich Merz is on course to become the post-World War II Germany's 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong ...

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Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates

Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made ...

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Germany's Conservative leader on track to be country's next chancellor

Germany's centre-right Christian Democratic Union is set to take the reins of power in Berlin after placing first in snap ...

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New leader of Germany must build coalition in divided country

Germany is at a crossroads and now for Friedrich Merz the hard work begins, writes Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker.

Elon Musk’s star power fails to help far-right AfD win German election

In spite of the Tesla CEO's best efforts, the AfD performed no better than had been expected when snap elections were called.

Analysis-Germany's Far-Right AfD Is Shut Out From Power for Now, but Waiting in the Wings

The AfD has won new support in western states from voters frustrated by Germany's weak economy, seeking curbs on migration, ...

German far-right AfD sees historic gains, still out of power

The far-right AfD has emerged as the second strongest political force in Germany's election 2025. Despite its success, as well as support from Elon Musk and JD Vance, it has no chance of participating ...

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Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains

Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.

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Is Germany moving towards World War II era as far-right AfD gains momentum in Europe's biggest economy?

Germany’s latest election has been nothing short of seismic. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured a ...

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