Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
POLITICO breaks down what the conservatives’ victory means for EU policy and cooperation ― from nuclear weapons to cannabis.
Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany's next chancellor.
Christian Democrats secure under 30 per cent of vote, while far-right AfD comes in historic second place
A terrible night for the chancellor, Olaf Scholz; a great one for the hard right
Far right comes second, getting best result in a postwar national vote in Germany, sending shock waves across Europe.
Incumbent Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz cast their votes in Germany's critical election on Sunday, expected to lead to difficult coalition negotiations.
Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats are poised to win, as the Social Democratic Party faces its worst result since 1887
Friedrich Merz looks certain to win. But will he be able to govern?
Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France