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Exit polls show Germany’s opposition conservatives the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ahead in national election.

Published On 23 Feb 2025

  • Exit polls show Germany’s opposition conservatives the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ahead in the national election, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) came in second, its best ever result.
  • Germany’s election authority says 52 percent of eligible voters had cast their ballots four hours before the closure of polling stations.