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Country context
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Office at stake
See why Chancellor of Germany matters and how it fits into the constitutional structure.
Winner profile
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Candidate field
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Election Result
Clear outcome summary for this recorded election.
The CDU/CSU finished first, enabling Friedrich Merz to move toward the chancellorship after coalition negotiations.
At a Glance
The Germany 2025 Federal Election took place in 2025 in Germany. The election determined who would hold the office of Bundestag.
Friedrich Merz won the election. 2 candidates contested the election: Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz.
Election Snapshot
- Status
- Recorded
- Election Year
- 2025
- Country
- Germany
- Office Contested
- Bundestag
- Winner
- Friedrich Merz
- Candidates
- 2
- Linked Offices
- 1
Result Overview
The CDU/CSU finished first, enabling Friedrich Merz to move toward the chancellorship after coalition negotiations.
Result Source
https://www.bundeswahlleiterin.de/en/
Quick Facts
- Won by Friedrich Merz
- 2 candidates tracked
Details
- election year
- 2025
- office contested
- Bundestag
Country Context
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Candidates
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Offices Contested
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Germany
Federal parliamentary republic in Central Europe. Largest economy in the EU with a multi-party coalition system.
Chancellor of Germany
Head of government of Germany. Elected by the Bundestag, typically the leader of the largest coalition party.
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany since 2025. CDU leader and corporate lawyer who returned to politics after a decade away.
Olaf Scholz
Chancellor of Germany 2021-2025. SPD member and former Minister of Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- The Germany 2025 Federal Election was won by Friedrich Merz. Friedrich Merz ran as the candidate of CDU/CSU.
- Who came second in the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- The runner-up in the Germany 2025 Federal Election was Olaf Scholz. The contest between Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz defined the central dynamics of this election.
- When did the Germany 2025 Federal Election take place?
- The Germany 2025 Federal Election took place in 2025. Electoral timing in Germany is governed by constitutional requirements and may be influenced by the political circumstances of the moment.
- What offices were contested in the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- The Germany 2025 Federal Election determined who would hold the office of Bundestag. The powers and responsibilities of this office make the election significant for the country's governance and policy direction.
- Which country held the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- The Germany 2025 Federal Election was held in Germany. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.
- Who were the candidates in the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- 2 candidates participated in the Germany 2025 Federal Election, including Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.
- What was the outcome of the Germany 2025 Federal Election?
- The CDU/CSU finished first, enabling Friedrich Merz to move toward the chancellorship after coalition negotiations.
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Trust & Coverage
- Page Type
- Election dashboard
- Last Updated
- March 21, 2026
- Sources
- 1 linked
- Data Coverage
- Comprehensive(75/100)
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Chancellor of Germany since 2025. CDU leader and corporate lawyer who returned to politics after a decade away.
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Chancellor of Germany 2021-2025. SPD member and former Minister of Finance.