Conservatives set to win German election as far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Briefly

The conservative parties in Germany, represented by the CDU and CSU, are currently leading the election race according to initial exit polls, capturing approximately 28.5-29 percent of the projected votes. Following them is the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which has made notable gains compared to past elections, polling at 19.5-20 percent. The Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens follow with 16-16.5 percent and 12-13.5 percent respectively. Despite the AfD's rise, mainstream parties maintain a strong stance against coalition with them, aiming to keep them out of governance.
The conservative parties, CDU and CSU, are leading the election race with around 28.5-29 percent, suggesting a growing preference for traditional parties amid rising far-right sentiments.
The rise of the AfD to 19.5-20 percent in early exit polls indicates substantial gains, raising concerns among mainstream parties about their potential influence despite a coalition 'firewall'.
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