The German opposition leader Friedrich Merz is poised to win Sunday’s national election, according to initial exit polls. The projections show that Merz’s conservative Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party, the CDU-CSU, are on track to secure first place with 29% of the vote.
The hard-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is also set to achieve its best result yet, coming in second with 19.5% of the vote. The exit polls indicate that the AfD is likely to be the strongest party in eastern Germany.
These results mark a significant shift in German politics, with Merz potentially becoming the country’s next leader. However, they also highlight the growing support for right-wing parties in the country.
As Germany awaits the final election results, all eyes are on Friedrich Merz and his conservative coalition. Will they be able to form a government and lead Germany into a new era? Only time will tell.
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