Provisional results from the German national election show the conservative CDU/CSU party emerging as the winner, with the far-right AfD party doubling its support. Friedrich Merz of the CDU has claimed victory, positioning himself as a key figure in the new government. Stay updated with Al Jazeera English for more details on the election results and their implications.
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