Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's CDU party, is poised to become the next chancellor following favorable exit polls in the federal election. His party is projected to secure around 28.5% of the votes, while the far-right AfD party is expected to achieve its best results since WWII. Incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD is likely to finish third with a disappointing 16.5%. Scholz has conceded defeat, marking a significant shift in German politics. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)