Germany's conservatives, led by Friedrich Merz, win the election, heralding a potential shift in government as coalition talks begin amid a strong showing by the far-right AfD.
Ireland's centre-right parties, Fianna Fail and Fine Gael, finalize a coalition deal with independents for a stable government ahead of Trump’s inauguration.
Austria's President has tasked far-right leader Herbert Kickl with forming a coalition government, raising concerns over a possible shift in the nation's political landscape.