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AfD, Germany

Germany’s far-right may be frozen out of power, but the AfD is now a powerful force

Germany’s political system is set up to exclude extremists. Yet the country is waking up to a new political reality that has lurched to the right with the once outcast Alternative for Germany (AfD) party now firmly established in German politics.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Germany’s far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.

USA Today · 1d

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 best ever result.

Conservatives win German election

IJR · 13h

Germany’s Newly-Elected Conservative Party Would Rather Side With Socialists Than Other Right-Wingers

After Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won a plurality of seats in federal elections Sunday, party leader Friedrich Merz

Reuters · 6d

Germany election: what are the policies of the CDU conservatives

Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian CSU sister party are topping polls for the election on February 23 and are likely to lead the next government.

CNN on MSN · 1d

CDU chairman: Merz’s likely win makes Germany a key player in the EU

CNN’s Fred Pleitgen speaks with Daniel Caspary, a member of the European Parliament and CDU/CSU group chair, on exit polls projecting Friedrich Merz to become the next German chancellor and what that means for Germany.

Europe, Germany

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

The biggest takeaways from Germany’s election, which will bring change to the EU’s leading power

Germany faces its second change of leader in less than four years after the head of the center-right opposition won Sunday’s election.

The Washington Post · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Merz expressed concern over changing relations with Washington under the Trump administration, emphasizing the need for gradual independence from the U.S.

Reuters · 14h

US equities falter while Germany and euro digest election results

Wall Street struggled for traction on Monday, ending mixed after slumping last week, while German election results buoyed German shares and Europe's single currency as investors waited for midweek results from artificial intelligence chip leader Nvidia.

Friedrich Merz, Germany

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man on course to take Germany’s top job after election?

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Reuters · 1d

Germany's Merz 'will be the next chancellor,' supporter says

Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday (February 23), putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor. "Friedrich Merz will be the next chancellor," CDU supporter Eileen Weideler said.

Daily Mail on MSN · 1d

Who is Friedrich Merz? How German to-be-Chancellor rose to power

A look at Friedrich Merz's rise to power as he is set to become Germany's Chancellor, as his party, the CDU, tops the country's snap election poll. Rows in Parliament, friendship with Angela Merkel, criticism of Trump,

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How Germany voted: Election results map shows far-right AfD surge in East as CDU win most seats

Election results map shows far-right AfD surge in East as CDU win most seats - The conservative alliance led by Feidrich Merz ...

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Germany to move toward 'independence' from US, new leader says

Friedrich Merz's CDU party emerged as the largest party in Germany's parliament, the Bundestag, earning 28.6% of the vote.

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Germany’s new conservative leader looks to ‘achieve independence’ from US

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said an 'absolute priority' for him will be to distance Europe from the U.S.

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CDU has limited options for forming government by shutting out second-place Alternative for Germany

The CDU/CSU won the German elections on Sunday but have limited options to form a government after taking first place in the ...

Germany's CDU celebrates 'change in politics' as exit polls show win

German voters have demanded a "change in politics," a leading Christian Democrat (CDU) politician has said, after exit polls ...

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Here are the key positions of Germany’s likely coalition parties

An alliance between Friedrich Merz’s conservatives and the center-left SPD is the only viable path to form a new government ...

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Germany’s Governance Test After Far-Right Electoral Surge

Friedrich Merz looks poised to form a coalition between his center-right alliance and the center-left Social Democrats, but ...

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Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

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