Trump praises German conservative leader's election win over Scholz

Donald Trump celebrated the victory of Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), in the national election, which resulted in the ousting of Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Merz's party received about 29% of the vote. The election reflects growing concerns in Germany over immigration and economic issues. Merz is expected to adopt a stricter immigration policy compared to Scholz, but he will not form a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). The AfD finished second, doubling its vote total from the last election. Despite this, Merz aims to implement a 15-point plan to address immigration challenges without partnering with the AfD.