CDU's Merz declares victory in German election - Breaking The News

CDU's Merz declares victory in German election

23 February

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Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz declared his party's victory in the country's snap general election on Sunday.

After being projected to win around 29% of the vote, Merz expressed confidence that he will soon be able to "create a government capable of acting in Germany's interest."

"The world out there is not waiting for us and for lengthy negotiations," he pointed out.

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