Friedrich Merz looks set to be the new German Chancellor after winning the election.
The conservative Christian Democrats and their sister party the Christian Social Union won the most votes in the Bundestag elections.
However, the path to power after winning a national election in Europe's richest country is not as straightforward as it is in Britain, USA, Canada and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the right-wing AfD (Alternative for Germany) party are also celebrating after finishing second...