Scholz Loses German Election; Record Gains For AfD, Conservative CDU Set For Victory – Exit Polls

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Feb 24, 2025, 02:31:38 AM |

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Germany’s national election results show Friedrich Merz’s CDU/CSU bloc winning with 29% of the vote and 211 seats, while the far-right AfD achieves its strongest postwar result with 142 seats. Scholz’s SPD falls to third place with its worst postwar performance. The Greens secure 98 seats. Economic stagnation and migration concerns dominated the campaign. Merz pledges stability but faces coalition challenges, potentially needing a third partner. AfD’s Alice Weidel celebrates their historic result but remains politically isolated as Merz rejects coalition talks. #germanyelection #merz #afd #scholz #cducsu #spd #greens #politics #electionresults #migration #economicchallenges #coalitiongovernment