CDU

Merz Fails to Secure German Premiership in First Round

May 6, 2025

CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed to secure enough votes to become Germany’s new prime minister in the first round of Bundestag voting, marking a first in the country's political history. Merz received 310 votes—6…

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CDU/CSU Wins German Elections, 19 Turkish-Origin MPs Enter Parliament

Feb 24, 2025

Germany’s early general election results show the Christian Union parties (CDU/CSU) leading with 28.6 percent of the vote, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to second place with 20.8 percent. The…