Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.
Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.
Polls point to Germany's looming election bringing a shift to the right
While polling suggests Germany's far-right AfD party will fare well, it's very unlikely to be part of the next government of Europe's biggest economy.
German Set for Tricky Coalition Building, Poll Shows Ahead of Election
Germany's mainstream political parties lost support while the far-right AfD gained ground in one of the last polls published before the election on Sunday, pointing to likely tricky coalition building that could drag on for months.
Why Germany's Election Matters
The Sunday vote comes amid an economy in the doldrums, big questions over Europe's security posture, and a surging far-right.
Germany's far-right party sees support ahead of pivotal election
AFD, Germany’s far-right party, is likely to place second in the upcoming election, according to polling. The surge of support for the party hasn’t been seen at that level since the Nazis were defeated in World War II.
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Berlin Stabbing Extends Chain of Attacks Ahead of German Election
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Germany set for tricky coalition building, poll shows ahead of election
Germany's mainstream political parties lost support while the far-right AfD gained ground in one of the last polls published ...