Germany, Voters and Election

Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
The center-right opposition is favored to win, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II
German Election Live Updates: High voter turnout registered across nation by midday
This important election has galvanised voters, and campaigning resumed on Saturday evening with a final discussion on national television, the ninth of the month
German election: Voters turn out to decide next government
Polls have opened in Germany's parliamentary election that was brought forward by the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz' ruling coalition in November. The conservative CDU/CSU leads in opinion polls.
The Latest: Germany votes in crucial general election
Sunday’s election comes as Germany and the rest of Europe grapple with the new Trump administration, the Russia-Ukraine war and security across the continent. Letters can be opened starting at 3 p.m.
Immigration and an ailing economy dominate Germany’s election as far-right eye gains
The world’s third largest economy goes to the polls Sunday under the shadow of unusually brusque interventions from the Trump administration in support of the anti-immigration far-right.
Germany braces for pivotal elections as far-right makes further gains
German politicians made a last push for votes on Saturday ahead of pivotal elections, with the far right making rapid gains amid economic woes and security concerns.
German far-right party could see historic gains in election
Alternative for Germany appears to be headed for the strongest showing by a far-right party since World War II in Sunday's national election.
Germany votes in high-stakes election as economic woes and migration debates dominate
Germans are casting their votes in a pivotal election shaped by economic difficulties and security concerns, with migration emerging as a key issue following a series of deadly attacks.
Video: German election: Economy and migration top voters’ concerns
Economy and migration top voters’ concerns Polls have just opened in Germany as the nation chooses a new parliament. The early election was called after the collapse of the previous coalition in November.
Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
Germany’s center-right opposition is favored to win today’s election, while polls point to the strongest result for a far-right party since World War II.
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Germans cast ballots in election expected to swing country rightward
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A far-right party is heading for its strongest result yet in Germany's election. Here's what to know
BERLIN (AP) — Alternative for Germany appears to be heading for its strongest national election result yet this month and ...
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Germany holds Bundestag elections: Key candidates cast their votes
February 23, Germany is holding elections for the Bundestag. Voter turnout in the early stages of voting has slightly ...