Germany, 2024 federal election

Germany is holding a national election. Here’s what’s at stake
Germans are going to the polls on Sunday for national elections. Opinion polls suggest the outcome will be a new chancellor and, likely, a new governing coalition.
What to know about Germany’s 2024 federal election
Friedrich Merz, a conservative rival of Angela Merkel, is on track to become the next chancellor, though the far-right AfD is expected to make historic gains.
Why Germany’s Elections Have Huge Stakes for Climate Action Around the World
For Germans heading to the polls for a snap election, climate is not quite as important a factor as it used to be.
All You Need To Know About The Germany Bundestag Election 2025
At the heart of the election is the economy, which has been experiencing a downturn. The ruling coalition, comprising the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP),
German election: What is at stake?
Germany heads to the polls on February 23. "You tried for three years to implement left-wing policies in Germany. You cannot continue with that anymore, "said Friedrich Merz, the chancellor candidate for the conservative Christian Democratic Union and its Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union.
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