Conservatives win German election - as far-right AfD makes historic gains, projections show

German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat as the CDU/CSU secures victory in Germanys national election. The right-wing AfD made history by finishing second with 20.4% of the vote, marking its strongest national result ever. Friedrich Merz, CDU leader, vowed swift government formation, rejecting any coalition with Scholz’s SPD, which suffered its worst result since WWII. The election, dominated by migration debates, saw international figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance weigh in. Analysts predict a CDU led coalition but remain uncertain about Scholzs future role. #GermanyElection #Scholz #CDU #AfD #Germany #Politics #ElectionResults #GermanyVotes #FriedrichMerz #OlafScholz #GermanPolitics #Election2025 #AngelaMerkel #RightWing #SPD #AfDResults #EuropeNews #Merkel #GermanyUpdates #WorldPolitics ~PR.152~ED.102~HT.334~

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns

Germany braces for pivotal elections as parties wrap up campaigns German are set to vote for their next leader on Sunday in the country’s snap federal election. The election is expected to feature a high voter turnout with incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz up against a considerable opposition from the CDU and far-right AfD parties. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/23/germany-braces-for-pivotal-elections-as-parties-wrap-up-campaigns Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Priti Patel hails Donald Trump's 'extraordinary mandate'

Dame Priti Patel has hailed Donald Trump's "extraordinary mandate" as US President, and says the Conservative Party believes in the UK's "special relationship" with the United States. The shadow foreign secretary made the comments despite disagreeing with Trump's description of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator" and his echoing of Russian rhetoric on the war. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Tories: We're not to blame for rise in inflation

The shadow chancellor of the exchequer has defended the previous government for the rise in inflation, instead blaming Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget and other government decisions, including increased spending and borrowing. Mel Stride's comments come after government ministers pointed blame at the previous Conservative government after new data from the Office for National Statistics estimated that the rate of UK inflation rose from 2.5% in December to 3% in. Report by Faragt. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

German chancellor candidates react to exit polls in Sunday's election

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 country’s snap federal election results. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/24/german-chancellor-candidates-react-to-exit-polls-in-sundays-election Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show

Merz’s centre-right CDU lead in Germany’s federal election, exit polls show Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz has conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter election result” on Sunday. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/02/23/merzs-centre-right-cdu-lead-in-germanys-federal-election-exit-polls-show Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages