Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, has said "from tomorrow we start working" on forming a government as the far-right AfD won its best-ever results.

Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD su

Germans are set to take to the polling stations on Sunday to decide on their next government in Sunday's federal election. Four candidates are competing for the top chancellor job, incumbent Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD),

Scholz, the 66-year-old incumbent chancellor, is facing an uphill struggle for re-election as his Social Democratic Party struggles to maintain relevance - Anadolu Ajansı

Germany's conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won the elections, securing over 28% of the vote, while the far-right AfD gained over 20%. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD suffered a historic low with 16%.

Chancellor Scholz concedes defeat. The SPD conceded defeat, with Scholz calling the result “bitter.” Speaking to his supporters, Scholz said “It’s a bad result and that’

Friedrich Merz is likely to become Germany’s next leader after his conservative party topped the voting in national elections held Sunday, according to exit polls. Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat.

German conservative leader Friedrich Merz jubilantly promised the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's administration as a heated election campaign came to a close on Saturday. "There are just under 26 hours to go,