Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges
Europe must seek to “achieve independence” from the United States, Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz said after his opposition conservatives won elections on Sunday, in a vote that also saw surging support for the far-right.
German election results 2025 – live: Trump hails ‘great day for Germany’ as Merz’s Conservatives claim victory
US president Donald Trump has hailed Sunday as a "great day for Germany" after an election in which conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz has claimed victory.Exit polls have now been published in Germany’s election,
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's opposition conservatives won the national election on Sunday, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, its best ever result, projections showed.
Conservative Friedrich Merz Is Poised to Win German Election
The Christian Democratic Union’s likely victory comes despite a strong showing by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD.
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.
Trump Hails 'Great Day for Germany' After Conservatives Win Election
U.S. President Donald Trump hailed Sunday as a "great day for Germany" after an election in which the centre-right opposition won first place followed by the far-right AfD with its strongest result ever.
German Conservatives Seal Election, Seeking Coalition Talks
Germany’s conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz said he’ll move quickly to form a new government after he won Sunday’s federal election with a result that will require him to form a coalition.
Live updates: Germans vote in crucial election as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice ...
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s ...
The German Elections Could Transform the EU
If the far-right AfD performs well in Germany's national elections, it could have major implications for the EU.
What to Know About Germany’s Election Results
Conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded his center-left Social ...
The German election and the future of Europe could be determined in small town Bavaria
Landau an der Isar, Kempten and Pfarrkirchen – these small towns may be unfamiliar to English, and indeed many German, ears.
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Who is Friedrich Merz? Meet Europe’s most powerful leader as US turns its back
After winning the German election, the conservative leader must navigate a new era without Washington as a close ally.
Live updates: Germans head to the polls as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice ...
Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates
Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) declared victory Sunday as exit polls and early results suggest the ...