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The episode begins by discussing the results of Germany's recent election, highlighting the victory of the conservative CDU party and Friedrich Merz as the likely next chancellor. It also notes the significant gains of the far-right AfD party, securing one in five votes.
Conservative CDU party's victory and Friedrich Merz as likely chancellor