Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.
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Conservatives win Germany election as far-right sees strong showing
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Conservatives poised to lead Germany; far-right AfD second
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German election live: Conservatives win and far-right AfD in second, results show
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Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show
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Germany's AfD after record result: We are ready to join government
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Germany at a crossroads: the reprise of the far right – photo essay
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The Unabashedly Provocative Youth Driving Germany’s Far Right
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Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second
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