After the votes have been tallied, Germany’s conservative alliance has emerged victorious, claiming 28.5% of the votes. This puts them ahead of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which received more than 20% of the vote. Friedrich Merz, the leader of the conservatives, has called on Europe to take a step back from the United States and establish greater independence. For more information, visit DW.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-cdu-wins-election-early-results-show/live-71700729?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf