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Germany, Election Matters

What to know about Germany’s 2025 federal election

Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.

Time on MSN · 23h

Why Germany's Election Matters

The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.

Boise State Public Radio · 1d

Here's what to know about Germany's election this Sunday

An economic slump, an immigration crisis and the lifting of a security blanket provided for decades by the U.S. are issues on the minds of German voters. The far-right AfD is polling in second place.

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Daily Express on MSN · 2d

Germany Election 2025: Who is Friedrich Merz, Angela Merkel's old rival

German nationals are heading to the ballots on February 23, with the country's current Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, down in opinion polls. The leader's centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) are trailing in third place, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of his party in second.

CNBC on MSN · 3d

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

Friedrich Merz, who is poised to become Germany’s chancellor in a CDU-led government, has extensive experience as a lawyer and working with major corporations.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 6h

Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz casts his vote in German election

Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz has cast his vote in the German election. Merz is the leader of the center-right Union bloc, which has by far the best chance of forming a new government.

Alternative for Germany set to make gains

CBC.ca · 1d

Germany heads to the polls on Sunday with far-right party expected to make gains

Germany holds its snap national election on Sunday following the collapse of Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition, and the coalition that emerges will face huge challenges, from reviving a flagging economy to forging a foreign policy amid the unpredictability of a new U.

The Financial Times · 6h

Alternative for Germany set to make gains as Germany goes to the polls

Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake

Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor ...

The Local4h

Germany may face long wait for new government after vote

German voters head to the polls in a winter election on Sunday but may not have a new government for some time.

German election live updates: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD hours before voters cast ballots

According to YouGov’s final MRP poll before the election, the far-right AfD ’s 145 seats will surpass the 115 projected for ...

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4 candidates want to be Germany's next chancellor. Who are they?

Four candidates are bidding to be Germany 's next leader in Sunday's election. The would-be chancellors are the incumbent, ...

German Elections 2025: Know all about Germany election as Germans vote in high-stakes poll today

Polls have shown that about 20% of the German electorate remained undecided ahead of election day, while close to 60 million ...

The Nation on MSN2d

Germany’s Suddenly Turbulent Election

In the wake of Trump’s victory—and his administration’s transformation from staunch ally to sneering adversary—Germany’s ...

Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right

Friedrich Merz is a familiar face of his conservative party's old guard. Politically, he has never come across as ...

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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.

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