Germany's conservative alliance led by Friedrich Merz claims victory, say exit polls
The contenders have made contrasting proposals to turn around the German economy, which has shrunk for the past two years and hasn't managed real growth in much longer.
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's opposition conservatives won Sunday's national election, with Friedrich Merz poised to become chancellor. The far-right AfD scored its best result, finishing second. Coalition talks are ...
Who is Friedrich Merz, who many finally become the chancellor of Germany
Friedrich Merz, a man who has never held a government role, is preparing to take the reins in Germany just as the country ...
German conservatives win election, far-right AfD surges: Exit polls
The conservative CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% of the vote, while AfD garnered 20%, according to an exit poll published by ZDF public broadcaster.