The leaders of Germany's conservative bloc and the Social Democrats (SPD) have agreed on a common migration policy that would allow asylum seekers to be turned back at German land borders - but only if neighbouring European countries agree.

The German federal polls have closed, and the exit polls appear to have handed the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) a victory.

He has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Germany's likely chancellor-to-be announces a political deal to raise hundreds of billions of euros in extra spending.

Germany’s businesses have been frustrated by government inaction on the stagnating economy. Sunday’s national election raises hopes of a stable two-party coalition of conservatives and center-left Social Democrats,

BERLIN—Friedrich Merz is the clear winner of the German election ... The CDU and its CSU sister party in Bavaria obtained 28.5% of the vote, followed by the far-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, with 20.8%. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social ...

The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.

Friedrich Merz’s party has won the most seats in Germany’s election. But after ridiculing the left and embracing far right issues, he may struggle to form a coalition.

Friedrich Merz's CDU won Germany's elections with 28.6 percent, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) recorded big gains.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Many world leaders, especially in Europe, have congratulated Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), on his victory in the German national election on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Friedrich Merz, the candidate of the mainstream conservative Christian Democratic Union party, reacts to the speech of Markus Soeder, leader of CSU and Minister-President of Bavaria, at the party ...

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