Opinion is divided as Germany faces what some describe as the ‘most important election in their lifetime’.
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After a campaign mainly focused on the economy and migration, the country is expected to shift to the right as Friedrich Merz is in pole position to become Germany’s next chancellor, while far-right party AfD could become the second most powerful party in the country. Reporter Jakub Krupa asked voters in Berlin what they expected from the election and the next chancellor
German voters head to polls facing world of change as far right waits in the wings ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/23/german-voters-head-to-polls-facing-world-of-change-as-far-right-waits-in-the-wings
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