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German election 2025 live updates: Voting begins after final poll predicts large gains for AfD
Voters are heading to the polls in Germany, in an election which is being closely watched across Europe and in the United States.Polling stations opened their doors at 8am local time (7am UK), with exit polls released and counting set to begin as soon as voting closes at 6pm (5pm UK).
German Elections 2025: Know all about Germany election as Germans vote in high-stakes poll today
Polls have shown that about 20% of the German electorate remained undecided ahead of election day, while close to 60 million people are eligible to vote.
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