Berlin/IBNS, Feb. 24 -- As polls closed in for Germany's crucial parliamentary elections, exit polls revealed a win for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is at the number two position.

CDU/CSU has secured votes between 28.5 and 29 percent. according to the first TV exit polls.

With the CDU/CSU registering a win, Friedrich Merz has claimed victory and is set to become the next chancellor.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) followed in second place with 19.5 to 20 percent, roughly doubling its result in the last election in 2021, based on initial figures from public broadcasters ARD and ZDF.

However, the AfD is set to stay out of power for now despite getting votes as all...