Coverage dated February 20, 2025 to February 22, 2025

Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show

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The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.

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NBC News
Germany’s far-right seeks to convert the power of Trump into election gains (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 20, 2025
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It is a pivotal moment for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of national elections Sunday. The party is polling at 21% — likely enough for second place.
Forbes
Elon Musk Boosts Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party Again Ahead Of Sunday’s Election (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 21, 2025
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Musk has emerged as a fervent supporter of Alternative for Germany, a far-right, anti-immigrant party that is polling in second place ahead of Germany
NBC Chicago
Germany's conservatives win election, as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.
The Guardian
Conservatives poised to win German election but far-right AfD doubles support (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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Exit polls indicate CDU/CSU set to be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government
Legal Insurrection
Conservative Christian Democrats Set to Win German Election, Right-Wing AfD Doubles Support (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz admitted defeat after his Social Democratic party (SPD) scores historic low.
Forbes
Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The far-right AfD party, which Elon Musk has championed, is set to receive the second highest share of votes.
Insider
Conservatives look set to win German election with Musk-backed AfD in second (opens Insider)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The vote comes at a pivotal time for Europe, which faces an increasingly assertive Trump administration.
Deadline
German Elections: Christian Democrats Lead With 30% Of Vote As Far-Right AfD Surge To Second Place With Record 20% Of Vote – Exit Polls (opens Deadline)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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German Elections: Christian Democrats Lead With 30% Of Vote As Far-Right AfD Surge To Second Place With Record 20% Of Vote – Exit Polls
Forbes
Germany Elections: What To Know As Polls Close Soon—And Elon Musk Weighs In (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The far-right AfD party, which Elon Musk has championed, is set to receive the second highest share of votes.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Germany's conservatives win election as far-right AfD leaps to second place, exit polls show (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The Christian Democratic Union and its allied Christian Social Union secured the largest share of votes in the German federal election, exit polls show.
Newsweek
German Conservatives Set To Win Election As AfD Surge Into Second–Exit Poll (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for its best result since World War II.
Forbes
Germany Election Results: Exit Polls Project Center-Right Win—And Strong Showing For Elon Musk-Boosted AfD (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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The far-right AfD party, which Elon Musk has championed, is set to receive the second highest share of votes.
Digital Journal
Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 22, 2025
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Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in

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