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Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), walks to a polling booth with his ballot paper at a polling station in Arnsberg-Niedereimer, 23 February 2025

Video. Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day

Updated: 23/02/2025 - 16:07 GMT+1

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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