Germany’s main conservative Christian Democrat parties won parliamentary elections Sunday in a vote that saw the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieve a record score. We look at some key numbers that help explain the events.

After a humbling election defeat for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his Social Democrats (SPD), the party looked to collect itself on Monday in preparation for a potential new role as the junior partner in a conservative-led government.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz said he would get down to work after election win. But from warning against the AfD and addressing shaky US relations to his plans to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, Merz may already be ruffling feathers.

When someone tries to sugarcoat the ugly truth, this German word is perfect for putting them in their place.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) doubled its score in Germany’s 2025 elections. But the nationalist right isn’t just on the rise in Germany. Here’s an overview of where they’re gaining ground in Europe.

The conservatives and the far-right have swept up nearly half the votes in Germany’s national election, but the results look very different between regions and among different demographics. We take a closer look at how Germans voted this time around.

After a close-run election, a new German parliament is coming together. Our columnist Brian Melican shares who the vote winners and losers are, and what the results mean for the next government.

The spectacular ‘spirit of the Olympics’ metal horse – aka Zeus – will visit towns and cities across France on a unique tour.

After the CDU/CSU emerged as the largest party in the federal election, one thing is certain: Germany is heading for a change of government. Which coalitions are possible according to the latest results?

The conservative alliance has won Germany’s snap election, while the far-right AfD made record gains. We want to know how you feel about the results.