Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
What to Know About Germany’s Election Results—and What Comes Next
The far-right had its strongest showing since World War II, while the center-left Social Democrats had their worst postwar ...
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 ...
Germany's Merz questions Nato's future after election win as Musk congratulates far-right AfD
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Voters shift to the right in German election
The conservative Christian Democratic Union won a plurality in the Bundestag, exit polls suggested Feb. 23, while the ...
German shares steal spotlight after Merz's conservatives win vote
German stocks ended Monday higher in Europe after conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the national election with promises ...