1 hour ago Elon Musk Congratulates AfD Leader on Germany’s Election Results

The leader of the party said she received the call after the party known as the AfD finished second in national elections, by far the best showing in its history.

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2 h. ago Likely German Chancellor Rejects Trump, Accuses U.S. of Russian

Following his party's victory in federal elections on Sunday, the likely next Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, rejected overtures from President Donald Trump while calling for "independence" from the United States and accusing Washington of election interference. The post Likely German Chancellor Rejects Trump, Accuses U.S. of Russian-Style Election Interference, Calls for ‘Independence’ From America appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing

Struggling a month ago, the far-left Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.

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6 h. ago Democracy Betrayed? Right Wing Dominates Germany Elections, But New Chancellor May Betray Voters to Partner With Left

Sovereigntist AfD soar to new heights, but milquetoast conservatives may still prefer to enter into an Merkel-style coalition with the left. The post Democracy Betrayed? Right Wing Dominates Germany Elections, But New Chancellor May Betray Voters to Partner With Left-Wing Coalition appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.

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20 h. ago Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

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20 h. ago German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor

Whether he can form a strong coalition remains to be seen, but whatever he does will be an essential part of Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.

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24 h. ago Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls

Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claimed victory in Germany’s national election on Sunday after exit polls showed his bloc in the lead.

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25 h. ago German Election Exit Polls: Former Merkel Party Regains Top Spot, Populist AfD Surges to Strong Second Place, and Leftist Social Democrats Collapse

The exit polls for the federal elections in Germany predict that the neo-liberal Christian Democrats have come out on top, with the support of around one in three voters, with the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) coming in a strong second place at nearly 20 per cent, beating out all members of the former 'traffic light' coalition government of likely outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The post German Election Exit Polls: Former Merkel Party Regains Top Spot, Populist AfD Surges to Strong Second Place, and Leftist Social Democrats Collapse appeared first on Breitbart.

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48 h. ago German Election Crossroads: Continuity Globalism or Shift to Right on Ballot as Voters Set to Select Next Government in Berlin

The leftist 'traffic light' coalition government in Berlin collapsed just hours after Donald Trump's victory in November, sparking snap elections in Germany that will likely define the shape of European politics in the years to come. The post German Election Crossroads: Continuity Globalism or Shift to Right on Ballot as Voters Set to Select Next Government in Berlin appeared first on Breitbart.

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53 h. ago 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 response to a changing America.

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55 h. ago The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right

A new band of influencers unafraid of confrontation has helped elevate the Alternative for Germany party to second in pre-election polls.

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3 d. ago The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out?

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3 d. ago Conscription on the Ballot for Germany's National Elections This Week

The outcome of the German Federal elections this week will likely determine whether conscription will return to the country as the government finds itself thousands of soldiers short of what it thinks it needs. The post Conscription on the Ballot for Germany’s National Elections This Week appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago How Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election

How Elon Musk used X to amplify Germany’s far right ahead of election  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Many German voters will have defense policy on their minds at the polls on Sunday

Germany's federal elections are on Sunday. With Trump calling to end the war in Ukraine and for Europe to boost defense spending, many voters worry their country hasn't done enough to defend itself.

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6 d. ago Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 711: Breitbart’s Oliver Lane on the Upcoming European Elections

Breitbart’s London Bureau Chief Oliver Lane discusses the upcoming elections in Germany and Romania as well as Europe’s reaction to Vice President JD Vance’s speech in Munich. The post Breitbart News Daily Podcast Ep. 711: Breitbart’s Oliver Lane on the Upcoming European Elections appeared first on Breitbart.

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