The Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win the election, but the far-right Alternative for Germany is set for its best result since World War II.
Germany's conservatives are projected to win the national election on Sunday, putting its leader Friedrich Merz on track on become the next chancellor, exit polls showed.Merz's Christian Democratic Union party is projected to win 29 percent of the vote, which would require him to enter into coalition negotiations to form a government.The far-right Alternative for Germany party, which has been supported by Elon Musk, is forecast to come second with 19.5 percent of the vote.
Even if they are left out of coalition talks, they are expected to be the largest opposition force in the German parliament and will further normalize their position.Their results may also serve to further boost far-right parties in elections across Europe.What People Are SayingCarsten Linnemann, the general secretary of the Christian Democratic Union party, told the ARD broadcaster: 'One thing is clear: the Union has won the election ... The new chancellor will be called Friedrich Merz.
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