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German election: Voting under way after campaign focused on economy and migration

Germans voted in the 2025 federal election to choose a new chancellor to replace Olaf Scholz, who is stepping down.
The far-right Alternative fuer Deutschland is predicted to come in second, ahead of the Social Democratic Party and the Greens.
No major parties are willing to form a coalition with the far-right AfD despite its anticipated gains.
Friedrich Merz is the frontrunner to become the next Chancellor of Germany.

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This campaign is brutal

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Germany goes to the polls in tense election as far right surges

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Germany holds election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus

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Polling shows Germany's 2025 election will bring a shift, but not a far-right leader

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