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Ed Turner

The Guardian

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Far-right AfD tops German poll for first time – just weeks after Friedrich Merz’s election win

It has only been a few weeks since the election, yet the far right has overtaken Merz in a poll.

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The Conversation

Ed Turner

German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe

The CDU/CSU will seek a coalition with the SDP, which came third in the national vote.

24.02.2025 9

The Conversation

Ed Turner

Who is Friedrich Merz, the man now most likely to lead Germany? Eight things to know

The centre-right CDU has emerged as the biggest party in the German election, making Merz the most likely to lead a government, following coalition...

24.02.2025 30

The Conversation

Ed Turner

What happened in the German parliament and why is the far right hailing it as a ‘historic’ moment?

In a dramatic swing to the right, Friedrich Merz’s CDU is proposing Germany breaches EU law by closing its borders to migrants.

31.01.2025 6

The Conversation

Ed Turner

Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an...

12.11.2024 4

The Conversation

Ed Turner

Germany elections: Olaf Scholz could face pre-Christmas confidence vote after collapse of his coalition

Germany could be heading into an election even sooner than expected after chancellor Olaf Scholz indicated that he may be willing to make...

12.11.2024 2

The Conversation

Ed Turner