German election 2025: Who’s ahead in the polls?
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German elections: When are they, what’s being decided and how that will impact markets
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‘Our neighbours are daring to choose fascism again’: Germany’s election leaves many fearing what lies ahead
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Friday Briefing: Germans Are Choosing New Leadership
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