The CDU wins the elections in the Land of North Rhine Westphalia, according to the first exit poll

Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU) are the winners of the local elections held today in the Land of North Rhine-Westphalia, the exit poll shows.
According to the exit poll of the ARD and ZDF TV networks, the CDU receives 34.5% of the vote, a percentage increased compared to 26.3% in 2012.
The Social Democrats of Martin Schultz (SPD) receive 30.5% and are weakened by this election match compared to 2012, which they secured 39.1%.


Predictions (Exit poll) ZDF / ARD 2017
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD): 30.5%
Christian Democratic Party of Germany (CDU): 34.5%
Greens (Die Gruenen): 6%
German Liberal Party (FDP): 12%
Alternative to Germany (AfD): 7.5%
Die Linke: 5%
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Ecological results for North Rhine-Westphalia 2012
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD): 39.1%
Christian Democratic Party (CDU): 26.3%
Greens (Die Gruenen): 11.3%
German Liberal Party (FDP): 8.6%
Die Linke: 2.5%
Alternative to Germany (AfD): -