Germany, Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz

Friedrich Merz wins a messy victory. But can he now rule Germany?
That paves the way for their candidate, Friedrich Merz (pictured), to take over from Olaf Scholz as chancellor after coalition talks. The second was that the hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) had surged to its best-ever score,
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%.
Meet Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union frontrunner set to be next Chancellor of Germany as Olaf Scholz concedes poll defeat
The election results mark a turning point in German politics. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left Social Democrats (SPD) suffered a heavy defeat, recording their worst result in postwar history
'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 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,
Friedrich Merz, a Conservative, Is Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.
Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election
Germans are set to take to the polling stations on Sunday to decide on their next government in Sunday's federal election. Four candidates are competing for the top chancellor job, incumbent Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD),
Merz claims win for German conservatives as far right surges to strongest postwar election result
Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to return to power with the far-right Alternative for Germany as second-largest party, exit polls show, after snap elections dominated by concerns over immigration,
'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.
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’
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.
Germany’s Friedrich Merz claims victory for his conservatives as the far right is projected to finish 2nd
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives were on course for a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday ...
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 ...
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Friedrich Merz gives women voters the ick
In a survey out last year, women aged 14 to 29 reported significantly less support for Merz’s party than their male peers ...