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Germany votes with Merz on course 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 24.4% according to exit polls. 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 and the Free Democrats (FDP) are also significant players, with the Greens gaining popularity among younger voters and environmentalists, while the FDP focuses on business-friendly policies. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has seen a slight decline but remains a notable presence. The outcome suggests a complex coalition formation process, with SPD potentially leading a government with the Greens and FDP, or CDU attempting to form a coalition if they manage to close the gap. The election results indicate a shift in German politics, reflecting changes in voter priorities towards climate change, digitalization, and social justice.

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