Leading contenders make their final appeals to German voters before a landmark election
BERLIN — The contenders in Germany's election made their final appeals to voters Saturday, with opposition leader and front-runner Friedrich Merz vowing to revive the stagnant economy and defend Europe's interests in the face of a confrontational U.S. administration.
Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz face off in final debate ahead of German election
During the debate the candidates touched on migration, the economy, and security. View on euronews
German conservative lead narrows as far-right makes gains on elections eve
German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections, with conservatives still leading the race despite the far right's rapid gains amid economic woes and security concerns.
German election favourite Merz vows 'strong voice' in Europe
AFPMUNICH - Germany's conservative election frontrunner, Friedrich Merz, promised Saturday in his last rally before Sunday's elections that if he takes power he will be a "strong voice in the European Union".
Merz's conservatives hold lead as German election campaign concludes
The German election campaign draws to a close on Saturday with parties hoping to attract undecided voters in a flurry of final events, as conservative leader Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU bloc remains far ahead in the polls.
German election: Parties kick off last day of campaigning
The conservative CDU/CSU alliance under Friedrich Merz is ahead in the polls, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) second and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD) coming third.
Germany's Olaf Scholz, Friedrich Merz hold rallies in final days ahead of federal election
Germans are set to take to the polling stations on Sunday to decide on their next government in Sunday's federal election.
Economy, immigration, Elon Musk at center of German election; conservative candidate favored to win
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Germany's front-runner Merz: Risk-taker who flirted with far right
Friedrich Merz is a familiar face of his conservative party's old guard. Politically, he has never come across as ...
Germany's election will usher in new leadership — but might not turn tides for the country's struggling economy
Friedrich Merz has criticized Olaf Scholz on the economy, but experts question if a government led by the Christian ...
Will Friedrich Merz be Germany’s next chancellor?
Come Sunday (February 23), will the voting gods smile on Friedrich Merz? The leader of the Christian Democratic Union is the strong favourite to be the next chancellor of the European giant, replacing ...
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Germans Head to the Polls in Europe’s Most Important Election This Year
Regardless of the outcome, Sunday's German election marks a rejection of the centrist political establishment and a shift to ...
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Viewers surveyed thought Scholz won debate against rival Merz
Viewers surveyed on Sunday thought that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) narrowly won the TV debate against his rival ...
Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to Trump
Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union is favored to replace Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party as ...
Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe’s response to an assertive Trump
German voters go to the polls Sunday to elect a parliament that will determine who runs the country for the next four years.
Germany election: Gains by far-right AfD party hint at tough coalition talks ahead for Merz, Scholz
Merz, the current frontrunner, will likely face the challenge of assembling a three-way coalition, either with the SPD and ...