'We have achieved something historic': Germany's AfD celebrates record gains
Monday, 24 February 2025 () Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic milestone, surging to over 20% in national election results, trailing only the CDU/CSU alliance. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD faced a significant setback, finishing third with just over 16%, while AfD leaders challenge mainstream parties on future cooperation.
Leader of Germany's conservative bloc Friedrich Merz says he will seek to form a coalition with the Social Democrats (SDP), the day after winning national elections. A deal with the SDP, party of current Chancellor Olaf Scholz who finished in a humbling third place, would allow Merz to keep the...
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s new chancellor after his CDU/CSU bloc secured 28.5% votes, defeating Olaf Scholz’s SPD. Merz, a longtime conservative leader, vows to revive Germany’s..
After being elected to represent Germany's far-right AfD party in Germany's upcoming snap election, Alice Weidel addresses supporters, vowing to 'close borders completely' if elected chancellor.
Monday, 24 February 2025 ()
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