Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place after record gains

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Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany’s national election, while a far-right party surged to become the nation’s second-largest. Friedrich Merz has vowed to prioritize European unity and the continent’s security as it grapples with the new Trump administration and Russia’s war on Ukraine. Details with FRANCE 24 Europe Editor, Armen Georgian.