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Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to difficult coalition negotiations.

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German election blog: Centre-right CDU's Merz declares victory

Revisit Euronews' Sunday blog as Germany voted to elect its new chancellor and parliament.

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Polls open in pivotal parliamentary elections in Germany

German are voting for their next parliament and, ultimately, government on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout.

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Germany's Scholz, Merz rally in final days ahead of federal election

As Sunday’s snap federal election nears, political parties are intensifying their efforts in the final stretch to drum up support.

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Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's chancellor?

The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election.

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German election: Voters in Cologne prepare to cast their ballots

Germans are about to head to the polls on Sunday after a high-stakes campaign centred on the economy and immigration. Euronews spoke to residents of Cologne about their expectations.

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Scholz and Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election

During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security.

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German election: Five key issues next chancellor will have to face

The next leader of Europe's biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years.

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German election: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

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Germany extends border checks amid migration debate ahead of election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended the move, stating it has effectively reduced asylum applications and illegal crossings.

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German election: Why are parties promising more deportations?

Major parties and minnows are all promising more and quicker deportations to solve the migration debate as the country is set to hold elections next Sunday.

Economy

Chancellor hopeful Merz open to reform of Germany's debt brake

The CDU leader said that Germany may need to loosen its debt limit to finance defence spending, although other solutions should be prioritised.

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German election: Here are the top candidates and their main policies

Germany's conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in the polls, with the CDU’s Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor after the 23 February vote.

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Scholz says EU can act 'in an hour' if Trump imposes tariffs on bloc

Speaking in the first TV debate before snap elections later in the month, Scholz said his strategy for dealing with Trump is "clear words and friendly conversations."

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Germany: CDU leader rules out co-operation with far-right

The centre-right CDU has been accused of breaking 'taboo' by putting forward a motion to the Bundestag for a stricter migration policy which was backed by the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD).

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Bundestag reject Merz's second migration bill amid backlash in Germany

The centre-right CDU party leader sparked fierce criticism on Wednesday for accepting the far right's support in pushing a first bill through parliament.

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Merkel criticises Merz for teaming up with Germany's far-right

The front-runner to be Germany's next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, has faced criticism for accepting support from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

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Hundreds of Germans protest against stricter migration policy push

The CDU's stricter migration policy, backed by the far-right AfD, has sparked protests in Berlin and heightened political tensions in Germany before the parliamentary elections.

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German opposition leader Merz's migration plan passes parliament

The CDU party chief, who leads in the polls to become the next chancellor, said he would collect votes from all parties to push his five-point migration plan through parliament despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz's strong opposition.

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Germany's Merz under fire for vowing migration crackdown

Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has pledged to impose tough border controls if elected chancellor in next month's vote.