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Friedrich Merz Set to Lead Germany After Election Win

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-24T10:08:09.051755+05:30

- 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](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/who-is-friedrich-merz-the-conservative-set-to-become-germanys-new-chancellor/articleshow/118516938.cms), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/who-is-friedrich-merz-set-to-be-next-chancellor-of-germany/article69256832.ece), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/the-hindu-morning-digest-february-24-2025/article69256159.ece), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/world/who-is-friedrich-merz-the-conservative-frontrunner-poised-to-become-germany-s-next-chancellor-11740337488537.html), [Times Now News](https://www.timesnownews.com/world/europe/who-is-friedrich-merz-and-will-he-become-germanys-next-chancellor-article-118510413)

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