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Conservative Oppn Leader Friedrich Merz Wins German Election, Musk-Backed Far-Right AfD Finishes Second

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AfD set for strongest result ever while incumbent chancellor’s SPD on track for worst-ever outcome in fourth snap election in country’s history
The Independent
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called “a bitter election result.” Projections for ARD and ZDF public television showed his party finishing in third place with its worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election.
Time
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The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) almost doubled its score to over 20 percent, boosted by fears over immigration and security after a spate of deadly attacks blamed on asylum seekers.
The Manila Times
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Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc has emerged victorious in Germany's election, securing a lead over rival parties but falling short of the anticipated 30% vote share.
Asianet Newsable

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German election: Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe
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