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- IN NUMBERS: What happened in the German election?on February 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm
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.
- Stunned Social Democrats turn to supporting role in new German governmenton February 24, 2025 at 4:51 pm
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.
- Netanyahu, Trump and the far right: What Merz said the day after German electionon February 24, 2025 at 3:42 pm
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.
- German word of the day: Schönredenon February 24, 2025 at 3:03 pm
When someone tries to sugarcoat the ugly truth, this German word is perfect for putting them in their place.
- Where in Europe is the hard-right on the rise?on February 24, 2025 at 2:39 pm
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.
- How different groups of Germans voted in the federal electionon February 24, 2025 at 2:04 pm
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.
- OPINION: Merz is on top but the Left are surprise winners in Germany's dramatic electionon February 24, 2025 at 1:51 pm
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.
- Paris Olympics’ metal horse goes on tour around France (and Germany)on February 24, 2025 at 12:28 pm
The spectacular ‘spirit of the Olympics’ metal horse - aka Zeus - will visit towns and cities across France on a unique tour.
- What kind of coalition government should Germany expect after election?on February 24, 2025 at 11:07 am
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?
- TELL US: How do you feel about the election results as a foreigner in Germany?on February 24, 2025 at 9:59 am
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.