German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...
Topless feminists protest against the hard-right AfD party as polls open in high-stakes German elections
Polling stations opened at 8am (7am GMT) with more than 59 million Germans eligible to vote and first estimates based on exit ...
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Last night’s German election continues the global story of the collapse of the 20th century’s stable two-party system.
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Congress stage protest outside Rajasthan Assembly over remarks on Indira Gandhi
Congress workers staged a protest outside the Rajasthan Assembly in Jaipur against Avinash Gehlot’s 'daadi' remark about ...
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz headed for Germany's top job after a career of ups and downs
Friedrich Merz is on course to become post-World War II Germany’s 10th chancellor, the culmination of a yearslong political career that was once sidelined by his party’s iconic leader ...
"A great day for Germany," US President Donald Trump congratulates CDU's win in national election
US President Donald Trump congratulated the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on their victory in Germany's national election ...
AfD claim best election result for German far-right party since World War II
A far-right party could hold the balance of power in Germany after sweeping to second place in a historic election. Exit ...
What the far right's biggest win since WWII means for Germany's 'firewall'
Centre-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz is on track to be Germany's next chancellor, with his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party alongside Christian Social Union (CSU) projected to win the ...