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'We have achieved something historic': Germany's AfD celebrates record gains

IndiaTimes Monday, 24 February 2025
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party achieved a historic milestone, surging to over 20% in national election results, trailing only the CDU/CSU alliance. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD faced a significant setback, finishing third with just over 16%, while AfD leaders challenge mainstream parties on future cooperation.
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News video: 'Firewall' against cooperation with AfD holds despite record result for German far-right party

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 Leader of Germany's conservative bloc Friedrich Merz says he will seek to form a coalition with the Social Democrats (SDP), the day after winning national elections. A deal with the SDP, party of current Chancellor Olaf Scholz who finished in a humbling third place, would allow Merz to keep the...

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