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Conservative candidate pulls ahead in German election, according to early exit polls
Conservative candidate Friedrich Merz leads in German election according to early exit polls, claiming victory for his center-right opposition bloc.
Conservative candidate Friedrich Merz has pulled ahead in Germany's national election, according to early exit polls, as his center-right bloc claimed victory over a field of competitors. The Alternative for Germany party, also known as AfD, is leading the pack. Early results indicate that Merz's conservative coalition will likely secure a majority of seats in parliament.
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