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Most likely next German chancellor warns against rise of far right and says he intends to form new government by Easter

Hard-right Alternative for Germany comes second in parliamentary elections, doubling vote share from 2021.

Alternative für Deutschland projected to finish second in federal election with about 20% of the vote

The conservative CDU has won the most votes, with party leader Merz signalling he hopes to form a government quickly.

Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is on track to be Germany’s next chancellor.

The centre-right CDU party has won the German elections but achieved a historically low result. The far-right AfD doubled its support, although it fell short of expectations. However, the biggest loser in Sunday's vote is the SPD party of incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which has been relegated to third place…

CDU celebrates potential election victory while facing criticism over immigration stance.

Results show CDU/CSU will be largest party but success of Alternative für Deutschland likely to complicate formation of a government

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.