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Germany, 2024 federal election

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 and, likely, a new governing coalition.

The Associated Press on MSN · 8d

A far-right party is heading for its strongest result yet in Germany’s election

Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and is fielding its first candidate to lead the country.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election

Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.

Deutsche Welle on MSN · 3h

German election: What is at stake?

Germany heads to the polls on February 23. "You tried for three years to implement left-wing policies in Germany. You cannot continue with that anymore, "said Friedrich Merz, the chancellor candidate for the conservative Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union.

Cfr.org · 18h

Germany’s High-Stakes Election and Other Headlines of the Day

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Germany, AFD and Musk

The Telegraph · 10m

Day before crucial Germany election, Elon Musk iterates support for far-right AFD’s Alice Weidel

The Tesla and SpaceX owner backs leader of the most extreme party in the fray for election crucial for the future of Europe; US Vice-President JD Vance also met her secretly in Munich

The Washington Post on MSN · 2h

What is the AfD, the far-right German party supported by Vance and Musk?

Concern is growing over the far-right Alternative for Germany party’s rise ahead of the German election. Its U.S. supporters include Elon Musk and JD Vance.

NBC News · 8h

Germany's far-right party sees support ahead of pivotal election

AFD, Germany’s far-right party, is likely to place second in the upcoming election, according to polling. The surge of support for the party hasn’t been seen at that level since the Nazis were defeated in World War II.

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It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help

When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.

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Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader

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

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Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters

The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.

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Alice Weidel: The Dual-Edged Leader of Germany's AfD

Alice Weidel, the chancellor candidate for Germany's Alternative for Germany party, presents a compelling yet contentious figure. With her contrasting personal life and political stances, she propels ...

Germany elections: What do the polls say? Who is leading the race for Bundestag?

The centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) are projected to win Germany’s 2025 federal election, securing 30 per cent of ...

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Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains

Sunday's vote is a pivotal moment for the Alternative for Germany party. It's polling high enough for second place as part of a far-right surge sweeping Europe.