germany europe - Search News

Germany, AfD

'We have won the election': Germany's conservative leaders celebrate as far-right takes second place

On 23 February, Germany will vote to decide who will run their next federal government. There’s five candidates running to be chancellor – the frontrunner is Friedrich Mertz from the Christian Democrat party. In Germany, a single party rarely wins the majority of seats in the Bundestag, meaning coalition governments often form.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

Germany’s far-right AfD still faces limits, despite election success

The success of the Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is a sign of the times. Across Europe, far-right parties once on the fringe have gone mainstream.

U.S. News & World Report · 19h

The Latest: Merz Wins Germany's Election While AfD Makes Historic Gains

German voters cast their ballots in Sunday’s election, with opposition leader Friedrich Merz claiming victory and Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceding defeat. Alternative for Germany, or AfD, is heading for the strongest showing for a far-right party since World War II.

Merz Wants German Government Formed Within 2 Months

Reuters · 3h

Germany's Merz questions the longevity of NATO's 'current form'

Germany's likely next Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned on Sunday whether NATO would remain in its "current form" by June in light of the comments by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, and that Europe must quickly establish an independent defence capability.

LIVE

Bloomberg L.P. · 13h

Merz Wants German Government Formed Within Two Months

Merz says he wants to form a new government as soon as possible, noting the world “won’t wait for us” to have lengthy coalition talks. The far-right Alternative for Germany is tracking second and looks on course to become the main opposition force in the parliament.

LIVE

The New York Times · 6h

Merz Appears Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor

A series of attacks helped fuel debate about immigration in the weeks before German voters cast their ballots for a new Parliament.

Germany goes to polls in tense election

The New York Times · 1d

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.

NBC News on MSN · 13h

Germany goes to the polls in tense election as far right surges

Polls are open across Germany as the world’s third largest economy chooses a new leader to guide it through an era of febrile immigration debates and souring relations with Washington.

CBS News on MSN · 14h

Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right

While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.

Germany, coalition government

Firstpost · 1h

Germany's new Chancellor-elect Merz to seek coalition government, pledges to shift away from US

Merz, 69, now faces difficult and time-consuming coalition discussions after the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) stormed to a historic second place in a splintered vote following the collapse

Reuters on MSN · 7h

Factbox-What kind of coalition government could Germany have after the election?

Germany may face months of uncertainty after the CDU/CSU conservative bloc won the national election but with no clear option for forming a government amid a fragmented political landscape. With as many as seven parties possibly entering parliament,

Houston Chronicle · 9h

The Latest: Germany votes in crucial general election

Sunday’s election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent. Polls across Germany will close at 6 p.m.

11mon MSN

What to Know About Germany’s Election Results

Conservative leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded his center-left Social ...

Germany's Merz takes aim at US interference, pledges European unity

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz pledged to help Europe achieve "real independence from the US" on defence in stark ...

LIVE

12h

Germany votes with Merz on course to be next chancellor and far right set to surge

Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow ...

1don MSN

Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump

German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.

9hon MSN

Germany Election Results: Exit Polls Project Center-Right Win—And Strong Showing For Elon Musk-Boosted AfD

Exit polls project Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) garnered the biggest vote share in the country’s ...

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 ...

Germany’s Economy Was Once the Envy of Europe. Not Anymore

Metrics reveal an economy sliding backward. It will be one of the biggest issues in the election set for Sunday.

1hon MSN

Germany’s Next Leader Will Be Squeezed by Trump and the Far-Right

Friedrich Merz — the leader of the victorious Christian Democratic Union-Christian Social Union alliance — is a U.S.-loving former lawyer but he may clash with President Donald Trump, as Merz is a ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results