Friedrich Merz's conservative party has emerged victorious in Germany's election, securing a clear lead over rival parties but falling short of their anticipated 30% vote share.Addressing his enthusiastic supporters, Merz urged them to celebrate the victory, adding, "Let’s celebrate tonight, and in the morning, we'll get to work." His immediate focus is on forming a coalition government with Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats, who finished in third place.

Even before the final results were confirmed, Merz emphasized that his primary goal was strengthening European unity, stating that it was essential to gradually reduce dependence on the United States.Meanwhile, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic second-place finish with 20.8% of the vote, marking a significant milestone for the party.

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