Friedrich Merz Set to Lead Germany After Election Win

• The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its leader Friedrich Merz are poised to take control of Germany's government following a significant election victory.
• Exit polls indicate the CDU/CSU alliance secured 28.5% of the vote, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw a record surge to 19.5%.
• Merz, a former banker and lawyer, has a history of conservative economic policies and a tough stance on immigration.
• The election marks a historic shift in German politics, with the Social Democrats (SPD) suffering their worst postwar result.
• Coalition negotiations will be crucial for Merz to implement his pro-business and stricter immigration policies.

Source: The Times Of India, The Hindu, The Hindu, Mint, Times Now News