1 hour ago The changes that lie ahead for Germany after Sunday's election

German voters gave the far-right AfD party second place in elections, which will make the Christian Democrat Party's Friedrich Merz the next chancellor.

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4 h. ago German election winner seeks ‘independence’ from U.S. What does that mean?

German election winner seeks ‘independence’ from U.S. What does that mean?  The Washington Post

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7 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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9 h. ago Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?

Who is Friedrich Merz, the German election winner warning Europe about Trump?  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win

Merz prioritizes Ukraine and US, vows to tackle migration and economy after German election win  Oregon Public Broadcasting

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12 h. ago Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election

Merz warns Europe should seek ‘independence’ from US after conservatives win German election - and far-right support surges  CNN

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21 h. ago Christian Democrats claim victory in German election; far right surges

Christian Democrats claim victory in German election; far right surges  The Washington Post

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22 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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25 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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27 h. ago German election: Friedrich Merz urges 'independence' from US

German election: Friedrich Merz urges 'independence' from US  DW (English)

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29 h. ago Conservatives heading to victory in German election; far right surges

Conservatives heading to victory in German election; far right surges  The Washington Post

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29 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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30 h. ago German election 2025: Friedrich Merz on track to be Europe's most powerful leader as America turns its back

German election 2025: Friedrich Merz on track to be Europe's most powerful leader as America turns its back  POLITICO Europe

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30 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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53 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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59 h. ago Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win

Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the right-wing Alternative for Germany party is likely to make gains.

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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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6 d. ago X challenges German court order granting data access to election researchers

Earlier this month, a Berlin court ordered Elon Musk-owned X to provide immediate access to public platform data to two civil society organizations seeking to study systemic risk around the country’s upcoming election. In a post on X, the social media company said Tuesday it is challenging the order, claiming the summary proceeding “egregiously undermines […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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