German election latest: Conservatives head for victory but far-right AfD set for second place, exit polls say
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The economy, immigration and security have been some of the key issues for voters in this year's election.

The conservative CDU/CSU party is expected to be the largest party in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote, according to the first two exit polls Friedrich Merz, 69, is in pole position to become Germany’s next chancellor The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to become the second biggest force in the country, with a record 20% of the vote, according to exit polls

  • DWin@feddit.ukEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    I wonder if that’s based on fear, a fear that immigrants won’t be approving of who they are, and they see voting AfD as the only way to reduce that risk.

    Not saying it’s right, but it’s a sentiment I’ve been seeing. I remember a high profile case with a trans woman being attacked on the streets in Paris by men speaking Arabic back in 2015. Statistically unlikely doesn’t really quell the fear.