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Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

The Independent

The Independent

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US President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Friedrich Merz-led Christian Democratic Union (CDU) on their victory in Germany's national election.
Hindustan Times
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The Left has surged to 8.8% and the liberal FDP – which triggered the early election by collapsing Olaf Scholz’s coalition – along with the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance failed to meet the 5% threshold required top get into parliament.
Guardian
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat in the national elections, acknowledging the poor election result and taking responsibility.
ABP Live
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Germany's conservative election winner Friedrich Merz vowed to get to work Monday on the arduous task of building a new coalition government, warning "the world isn't waiting for us".
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