Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII

Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.

Exit polls show Merz’s conservatives leads in German election, far-right posts record gains since WWII
Germany's conservatives won Sunday's elections, with their leader Friedrich Merz set to become the next chancellor, followed by the far-right AfD in second place after record gains, according to exit polls.