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Germany's Merz claims victory for his conservatives as exit polls show strong far-right gains

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Center-right opposition leader Friedrich Merz claims victory in Germany ’s national election.

Exit polls show his bloc in the lead, while Alternative for Germany nearly doubled its support.

Merz said he aims to put together a governing coalition as quickly as possible.

The election was dominated by worries about the years -long stagnation of Europe 's biggest economy, pressure to curb migration.

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formal

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English

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51

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