German Election
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German conservatives to win election, far-right AfD in 2nd: exit pollsGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his center-left Social Democrats after what he called 'a bitter election result.'PoliticsFeb 23, 2025
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As Angela Merkel departs, here’s how Germany’s government could lookThe first-placed party typically leads German governments, but that isn't always the case.WorldSep 27, 2021
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Germany’s Angela Merkel to serve 4th term as coalition approved by Social DemocratsThe decision ends almost six months of political uncertainty in Germany, the longest time the country has been without a government in its post-war history.PoliticsMar 4, 2018
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Exit polls show Angela Merkel wins fourth term; German right wing party makes big gainsChancellor Angela Merkel's conservative bloc won a lacklustre victory in Germany's national election Sunday while the anti-migrant, nationalist Alternative for Germany party managed a triumphant entry into parliament, projections showed.WorldSep 24, 2017
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Angela Merkel portrayed as lizard in ‘Street Fighter’ parody ahead of German electionA new "Street Fighter" parody video game allows voters to fight as Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and other political candidates ahead of the country's federal election on Sept. 24.EntertainmentSep 22, 2017
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Germany should be proud of its WW2 soldiers, far-right candidate saysA candidate for Germany's far-right party said that Germany needs to be proud of the military achievements of people like WWII field marshal Erwin Rommel.WorldSep 14, 2017
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Germany’s Angela Merkel pelted with tomatoes at pre-election rallyPolice are investigating the incident.WorldSep 6, 2017
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Russia accused of targeting Germany with propaganda, cyberattacks ahead of electionGermany's domestic intelligence agency says Russia is trying to destabilize German society and the state with propaganda campaigns and cyberattacks.WorldDec 8, 2016
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