Preliminary results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government
German election – latest updates
The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s general election, preliminary results indicated, but a dramatic surge by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is likely to complicate the formation of a government to help spearhead a European response to growing global threats.
The CDU/CSU candidate, Friedrich Merz, was preparing on Sunday night to try to form a ruling coalition after clinching roughly 29% of the vote from a high turnout.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/23/conservatives-poised-to-win-german-election-but-far-right-afd-doubles-support
Author : Deborah Cole in Berlin
Publish date : 2025-02-23 23:25:00
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