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German elections: Merz favorite to be next chancellor and far right set to surge


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  Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.

The article from CNN discusses the German federal election where the Social Democrats (SPD) led by Olaf Scholz are slightly ahead of Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) in the polls, with SPD at 25.7% and CDU at 24.6%. This election marks the end of Angela Merkel's 16-year tenure as Chancellor, with no clear successor in sight, leading to potential coalition negotiations. The Greens, who had been gaining popularity, have seen a decline in support, now at 14.1%. The Free Democrats (FDP) and the Left party are also significant players, with 11.7% and 5.1% respectively. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) holds steady at 10.5%. The election results suggest a fragmented political landscape, likely necessitating complex coalition talks to form a government, with SPD potentially leading the next government but needing partners to secure a majority.

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