German Election 2025 Whos Ahead in the Polls
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Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important
German voters go to the polls on Sunday in a pivotal vote focused on immigration, security and the economy.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Germans head to the polls in critical election with far-right gains expected
Germans are voting in the 2025 federal election on Sunday, with a leadership change all but guaranteed.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
German federal election 2025: what’s at stake?
Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s pollsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
German conservatives lead election with far-right AfD in second place, exit polls show
The far-right Alternative for Germany made huge gains in the German general election, with the center-right Christian Democratic Union likely to lead coalition talks to form the next government.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
German Election 2025: Friedrich Merz Appears Poised to Be Next Chancellor
The Christian Democrat, who appeared to have a path to a stable governing coalition, hopes to lead Europe’s response to President Trump’s reshuffling of alliances.The New York Times - 6d -
'Uphill battle' ahead: Trump, business leaders and economists react to German election result
As a new chapter in German politics begins on Monday following the federal election at the weekend, there's a distinct feeling of déjà vu in Berlin.CNBC - 6d -
5 Rangers who could be moved ahead of 2025 NHL trade deadline
Here are five players to keep an eye on if the Rangers decide to sell ahead of the NHL trade deadline...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22 -
The Latest: Polls open in Germany in crucial general election
German voters are heading to the polls for a national electionABC News - Feb. 23 -
5 storylines to watch for ahead of this November’s elections
Virginia and New Jersey could serve as some of the first bellwethers over voters’ attitudes toward President Trump’s policies, Elon Musk and his slashing of the federal bureaucracy, and the ...The Hill - 15h -
German election turnout at 52% as of early afternoon
Yahoo News - Feb. 23 -
German election aftermath: What happens after Sunday?
Yahoo News - Feb. 23 -
German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellorFinancial Times - 6d -
What the German election result means for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Emmanuel Macron tries to woo TrumpFinancial Times - 6d -
Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz's conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.BBC News - 6d -
What the German election result means for green policy
Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?Financial Times - 4d -
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 - Feb. 21 -
Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war. Voters in Canada ’s most populous province head to the polls on Thursday to elect a ...The Guardian - 3d -
What to know ahead of the 2025 Oscars
The Oscars red carpet has been rolled out, the stars are ready and the stage is set for the 97th Academy Awards. Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars on Sunday from Los Angeles. Variety executive ...CBS News - 2d -
LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections
Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
More Germans living abroad registered to vote in upcoming election
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Voting begins in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US
Conservative Friedrich Merz is expected to win, but the far-right AfD is set for a strong second place.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
German election as it happened: Friedrich Merz set to become chancellor
Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second placeFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
French extremist Zemmour congratulates German AfD on election result
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Jubilation on far right - and far left - after German elections
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German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials
Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.”The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Far-right German party sees best election results in years
AfD, the far-right German political party, saw its best election results since forming 12 years ago. Holly Williams has the latest.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Conservatives win German election but far-right AfD doubles support
Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government. The conservative opposition has won the most votes in Germany’s ...The Guardian - 6d -
Conservative opposition wins German election, far right is second
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz’s conservatives won lackluster victory.ABC News - Feb. 23 -
Conservatives win German election and far-right surges, results show
Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while far-right party AfD surged to become the nation's second-largest.CBS News - 6d -
German Conservatives Win Historic Election, Far-Right Vote Doubles
Yahoo News - 6d -
German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe
Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted. German election live – latest updates In the final days of an election campaign dominated by ...The Guardian - 6d -
German election winner to welcome Netanyahu despite ICC arrest warrant
Israeli prime minister’s office describes Friedrich Merz’s gesture as ‘overt defiance’ of international courtFinancial Times - 6d -
German election winner vows 'real independence' from US
Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's center-right Christian Democrats, who finished first in Sunday's election, has vowed “real independence from the USA" as he sets about forming a coalition ...The Hill - 6d -
The fight at the heart of the German election is simmering everywhere | Zoe Williams
In all similar democracies, left and right are having versions of the same argument: does ‘electable’ mean centrist or radical?. As the German election results land, a lot of people are looking ...The Guardian - 6d -
A country divided: Five key takeaways from the German election
A detailed look at the results reveals a divided nation increasingly drifting to fringes as dissatisfaction with mainstream parties mounts. German election 2025: results in full German voters ...The Guardian - 6d -
Mainstream conservatives win German elections, but far-right makes gains
Mainstream conservatives won this year's German elections, positioning Friedrich Merz as the country's next chancellor. The far-right party AfD came up short in the election but saw a significant ...CBS News - 6d -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - 5d -
Germany Election 2025: What to Watch For
What Germans decide in national elections that are likely to produce a new chancellor will be of critical importance as Europe re-evaluates relations with the Trump administration.The New York Times - Feb. 23
