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Mainstream conservatives win German elections, but far-right makes gains

Name: Mainstream conservatives win German elections, but far-right makes gains
Uploaded: 2025-02-24T18:37:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 5 s
Description: Mainstream conservatives won this year's German elections, positioning Friedrich Merz as the country's next chancellor. The far-right party AfD came up short in the election but saw a significant increase in support. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

Mainstream conservatives won this year's German elections, positioning Friedrich Merz as the country's next chancellor. The far-right party AfD came up short in the election but saw a significant increase in support. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.