Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
The contenders in Germany’s election are making their final appeals to voters. The opposition leader and front-runner vowed ...
Germany’s new leader may face Trump with one hand tied behind his back
Friedrich Merz faces urgent economic and geopolitical crises. But to form a coalition he needs to turn foes into friends – ...
One last push before Germany goes to the polls: Final poll predicts large gains for far-right AfD while frontrunner Friedrich Merz vows to lead Europe
A little more than a month after a general election was called following a vote of no confidence against chancellor Olaf ...
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German conservative lead narrows as far-right makes gains on elections eve
German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections, with conservatives still leading the ...
The woman leading Germany’s far-right resurgence
Terrorist attacks and job cuts have left Germans feeling bitter, and Alice Weidel is set to benefit in an election some say could seal the fate of Europe.
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German election 2025: Conservatives favorite to win while far right eye historic result — live updates
Welcome, Willkommen, to POLITICO’s German election liveblog, where we’ll be bringing you real-time updates as Germans head to ...
German election live updates: Final poll predicts large gains for AfD hours before voters cast ballots
According to YouGov’s final MRP poll before the election, the far-right AfD’s 145 seats will surpass the 115 projected for ...
German election: Parties kick off last day of campaigning
The conservative CDU/CSU alliance under Friedrich Merz is ahead in the polls, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) second and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) coming third.
On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he ...