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German election results show stark east-west divide - here's why

Sky News Monday, 24 February 2025
German election results show stark east-west divide - here's whyCelebrating its best-ever result, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has made extraordinary gains in the last few years. 
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News video: German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish

German Election Results : Scholz Concedes Defeat As CDU/CSU Wins, AFD Secures Second-Place Finish 03:30

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,...

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