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Exit polls: Merz’s centre-right CDU leads in German federal elections

Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday.

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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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How does Germany’s electoral system work and what changes this year?

Sunday’s crunch vote is a first test for a recently reformed electoral law.

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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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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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German expats slam electoral rules after postal delays hinder voting

Issues with mail-in voting have stopped members of the German diaspora from casting a ballot in Sunday’s crucial federal election.

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How's Meta planning to protect minors from sensitive content?

Radio Schuman today features Antigone Davis, META’s Vice-President and Head of Global Safety, on how the tech giant plans protecting teens online.

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German Election: The potential economic impact and market reaction

The German election could lead to potential reforms of the government debt limit, immigration laws, and green energy transition policy. These likely shifts may provide optimism regarding the country's economic outlook, boosting market sentiment.

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Kuleba: German elections are a call for Europe to face Russia's threat

With Germany's upcoming elections just days before the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, ex-Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urges Europe to confront the looming danger of Putin's ambitions.

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German election Q&A: What's at stake for smaller parties?

For three German parties, their existence and participation in the Bundestag is riding on Sunday's elections. Euronews spoke with Die Linke, Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance and Free Democrats.

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Alternative for Germany has sights on power despite firewall - MEP

Far-right German MEP René Aust speaks to Euronews three days before Germans vote in an election considered pivotal for the country’s future.

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German far-right party ‘ready to talk to almost everyone’ after vote

The head of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) delegation in the European Parliament, René Aust, is counting on at least 21% of the votes in Sunday’s general election, but played down suggestions it might leave Europe of Sovereign Nations for larger Patriots for Europe group

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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 AI chatbot seeks to make it easier for voters to decide

With 30% of voters still undecided ahead of Germany's general election, an AI chatbot tries to match them with the political parties that best align with their values.

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Germany's AfD risks millions in fines over alleged illegal donation

The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed.

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Far-right AfD could join Patriots for Europe after German elections

“It will be interesting to see its electoral score next Sunday," said an MEP from France's Rassemblement National.

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German The Left party sees surge in support after going viral online

The Die Linke or The Left party has gained momentum and jumped up in the polls in the final stretch ahead of Germany's federal elections on Sunday.

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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.