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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II
German Election Live Updates: High voter turnout registered across nation by midday
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on national television, the ninth of the month
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Live Updates: Germany Votes in High-Stakes Election
Voting will soon close in national elections. Polls show the hard-right AfD party is likely to have its best showing ever. The results will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.
The Latest: Germany votes in crucial general election
Conservative leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz has cast his vote in the German election. Merz is the leader of the center-right Union bloc, which has by far the best chance of forming a new government.
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
Germany braces for pivotal elections as far-right makes further gains
German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections, with the far right making rapid gains amid economic woes and security concerns.
Germany votes in high-stakes election as economic woes and migration debates dominate
Germans are casting their votes in a pivotal election shaped by economic difficulties and security concerns, with migration emerging as a key issue following a series of deadly attacks.
Video: German election: Economy and migration top voters’ concerns
Economy and migration top voters’ concerns Polls have just opened in Germany as the nation chooses a new parliament. The early election was called after the collapse of the previous coalition in November.
Germany Elections: What To Know As Polls Close Soon—And Elon Musk Weighs In
Millions of Germans are voting Sunday to determine who will control the country’s government, with Germany’s center-left ...
German election 2025 live updates: Exit poll expected soon with all eyes on far-right after pivotal vote
Exit poll expected soon with all eyes on far-right after pivotal vote - Germany heads to the polls for the fourth snap ...
Live updates: Germans vote in crucial election as Europe grapples with a new Trump administration
Four candidates are running to be Germany’s next leader: incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz, current Vice ...
Polling stations open in Berlin and across Germany for crucial election
Polls opened across Germany on Sunday in an election that could shape Europe’s response to the new Trump administration, the ...
‘Make Germany great again’: Far-right party could see historic gains in election
Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday’s ...
AfD and antifa both want ‘Nazis out!’ in Berlin
Immigration is the defining issue not only of the Feb. 23 election, where AfD has a strong foothold, but the entirety of ...
Far-right demonstrators in Berlin met by counter-protesters on day before German election
Around 150 far-right protesters marched through downtown Berlin on Saturday demanding an end to Germany’s current immigration ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Election Day
Volunteers prepare postal votes during the German national election in Munich, Germany, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP ...