Far-right AfD (Alternative for Germany) makes history by securing second place for the first time.

Scholz’s SPD suffers a major defeat, finishing third.

Turnout in German elections hit a record 84%, highest number since 1990.

German far-right AFD Leader Weidel:

We will overtake CDU in next election.

German Bundestag according to available exit poll data.

A CDU-SPD grand coalition is the most likely option currently.

This was the worst showing of SPD in German elections since World War II.

Likely Next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz: Ukraine Policy Overview 🇩🇪🇺🇦

Key Policies:
✔️ Strong military & financial aid to Ukraine.
✔️ Supports Ukraine’s full territorial integrity against Russia.
✔️ Pushes for a European-led peace plan, independent of U.S. influence.

Military & Financial Support
• Wants to increase arms deliveries, including long-range Taurus missiles.
• Criticized Scholz’s hesitation, calling it a “one-handed fight” for Ukraine.
• Emphasizes striking Russian military targets, not civilians.

Merz: “We will not be neutral towards Russia… We are on Ukraine’s side.”

Combined CDU-SPD scores since 1949.

Zelensky says Turkey is a key security guarantor for Ukraine.

“When it comes to security guarantees, I told my partners—we must rely on Turkey and President Erdogan. Why?

Because what truly matters is who is ready to commit real numbers—actual troops, military ships.”

Likely Next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz:

We've won!

Scholz:

I can't and I will never accept that a far-right party like the AfD achieved such a result.

German election map according to exit poll data.

A stark contrast between West Germany and former Communist East Germany.

Far-right Alternative for Germany” (AfD) doubts that Merz will escalate tensions with Russia, as Trump is likely to achieve peace in Ukraine, party leader Tino Chrupalla says to Russia's RIA Novosti.

German far-right AfD Leader Weidel:

We are open to talks to form a coalition with CDU/CSU.

What concessions will Russia make in Trump's deal?

Trump's envoy Witkoff: (Can't answer the question)

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and European defense on March 6.

Trump comments on the German election:

THIS IS A GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in Ankara, Turkey.

British PM Keir Starmer on Reform UK and Farage:

They are not patriots. They fawn over Putin while claiming to stand for Britain.

German election winner and CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out the possibility of a coalition with far-right AfD party.