German conservatives come first in election, trailed by far right, exit polls show

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Merz and the CDU/CSU bloc on their projected election victory on his personal X/Twitter on Sunday evening.

German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz reacts after the exit poll results are announced for the 2025 general election, in Berlin, Germany, February 23, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/KAI PFAFFENBACH)

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 19:07

Updated: FEBRUARY 23, 2025 22:56

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