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German election live updates: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD hours before voters cast ballots
Germany’s far-right AfD party looks set to make large gains when the country heads to the polls on Sunday. The centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) look set to once again become the largest party in the Bundestag with 220 seats,
What’s in Store for Germany as Far-Right AfD Eyes Big Election Gains?
Germany holds a national election on Sunday following an acrimonious campaign in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) challenged the country’s postwar tradition of moderate, consensual politics.
The latest polls ahead of Germany’s snap election
The margin of error for individual polls is estimated from the poll’s sample size and the number of eligible German voters reported by the German Federal Statistical Office.
Germany's far-right party sees support ahead of pivotal election
AFD, Germany’s far-right party, is likely to place second in the upcoming election, according to polling. The surge of support for the party hasn’t been seen at that level since the Nazis were defeated in World War II.
Video: German election: Final poll predicts large-gains for far-right AfD as protests erupt
Final poll predicts large-gains for far-right AfD as protests erupt In Germany, the final day of campaigning is underway ahead of the country's election. Polls indicate that the far-right AfD party is expected to secure second place,
Germany set for tricky coalition building, poll shows ahead of election
Germany's mainstream political parties lost support while the far-right AfD gained ground in one of the last polls published before the election on Sunday, pointing to likely tricky coalition building that could drag on for months.
Elon Musk Boosts Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Again Ahead Of Sunday’s Election
Musk has emerged as a fervent supporter of Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigrant party that is polling in ...
Exclusive: Alice Weidel on Her Far-Right AfD Party’s Rise, Elon Musk’s Support, and the German Election
The leading candidate, Friedrich Merz, a conservative who has adopted many of the AfD’s hard-line positions on immigration, ...
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 ...
Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of ...
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is ...
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains
Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party
On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear ...