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'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
Conservatives win German election - as far-right AfD makes historic gains and Olaf Scholz's SPD collapses
Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has said "from tomorrow we start working" on forming a government as the far-right AfD won its best-ever results.
Germany elections: Can Olaf Scholz win battle to remain chancellor?
Scholz, the 66-year-old incumbent chancellor, is facing an uphill struggle for re-election as his Social Democratic Party struggles to maintain relevance - Anadolu Ajansı
German Elections: Olaf Scholz concedes defeat, Conservatives lead, Friedrich Merz secures victory
Germany‘s conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, won the national election on Sunday, but the outcome was far from resounding. The projected results indicated that his Union bloc garnered around 28.
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%.
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.
Merz promises end to Scholz government as Germany set for election
German conservative leader Friedrich Merz jubilantly promised the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration as a heated election campaign came to a close on Saturday. "There are just under 26 hours to go,
What the German election result means for Europe
Germany’s centre-right leader Friedrich Merz has won federal elections, and is set to steer Europe’s largest economy towards a more stable government as he seeks to form a coalition with the ...
On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching
The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he ...
Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump
German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.
US ‘largely indifferent’ to Europe: Germany’s Friedrich Merz turns cold despite Donald Trump's praise
Friedrich Merz's conservatives triumphed in Germany's elections, obtaining over 28% of the vote, as the far-right AfD gained ...
Scholz takes responsibility for election ‘catastrophe’
German chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) after what he called “a bitter ...
German election live updates: Polls open as Europe and US watch on in pivotal vote
Voters are heading to the polls in Germany, in an election which is being closely watched across Europe and in the United ...
Scholz calls for 'strong and sovereign' Europe ahead of security talks in Paris
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to see a strong and sovereign Europe, he said on Monday, ahead of hastily arranged talks ...