German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
Polls are open across Germany as the world’s third largest economy chooses a new leader to guide it through an era of febrile immigration debates and souring relations with Washington.
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Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
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Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
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German election live: Centre-right CDU/CSU wins, say exit polls
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German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings
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Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.CBS News - 2d -
Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
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Katya Adler: Far right looks for breakthrough in Germany's election
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.BBC News - 2d
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