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German Elections: Olaf Scholz concedes defeat, Conservatives lead, Friedrich Merz secures victory
Germany‘s conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, won the national election on Sunday, but the outcome was far from resounding. The projected results indicated that his Union bloc garnered around 28.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz concedes defeat in Germany's national election
BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Olaf Scholz concedes defeat in Germany's national election.
'I Bear Responsibility': German Chancellor Olaf Scholz After Defeat In National Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat in the national elections, acknowledging the poor election result and taking responsibility.
'I bear responsibility': German chancellor Olaf Scholz on election defeat
Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD su
Germany Election Result Explained: Shock For Scholz; Merz Presumptive Chancellor; AfD's Big Gains
Germany’s election results send shockwaves across Europe. Friedrich Merz’s CDU-CSU alliance secured a dominant victory, while the far-right AfD recorded its best-ever national result. Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz’s SPD suffers a crushing defeat,
Germany Elections: Scholz, Merz, Habeck, Weidel vie for leadership in high-stakes battle after coalition collapse
Germany votes in a national election following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz leads the race, while far-right AfD eyes historic gains. Over 500,
The Latest: Merz leads in 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.
Germany Election: Chancellor Scholz's SPD concedes defeat | What’s next for winner Friedrich Merz?
Chancellor Scholz concedes defeat. The SPD conceded defeat, with Scholz calling the result “bitter.” Speaking to his supporters, Scholz said “It’s a bad result and that’
Germany elections: Far-right Friedrich Merz wins, Olaf Scholz says 'bear responsibility for SPD's defeat' | 10 points
Germany's conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD gained over 20%. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered a historic low with 16%.
Merz likely to be next German leader after Scholz concedes election loss
Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany’s next leader after his conservative party topped the voting in national elections held Sunday, according to exit polls. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat.
Merz promises end to Scholz government as Germany set for election
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz jubilantly promised the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration as a heated election campaign came to a close on Saturday. "There are just under 26 hours to go,
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 ...
German chancellor candidates react to exit polls in Sunday's election
German chancellor candidates have spoken publicly to their supporters after exit polls came out indicating the results of the ...
German Election Live Updates: CDU's Friedrich Merz claims victory, Scholz concedes defeat
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on ...
Conservatives celebrate German election win as the far right sees historic success
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, ...
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 ...
Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win
Germans go to the polls Sunday. Chancellor Scholz's Social Democrats are likely to lose to the conservative CDU party, as the ...
Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
BERLIN — The contenders in Germany's election made their final appeals to voters Saturday, with opposition leader and ...
What's at stake in Germany's election and why is there 'deep unease' about one party's plans?
German voters head to the polls in a winter election on Sunday, but may not have a new government for several months.