CDU Secures Victory in 2025 German Election as FDP Falls Below Threshold

The SPD suffers historic losses, AfD emerges as second-strongest party, and Christian Lindner announces his departure from politics.

The CDU/CSU has been declared the winner of the 2025 Bundestag election, with Friedrich Merz poised to lead coalition negotiations.
The SPD experienced its worst performance since World War II, marking a significant decline in support for the party.
The AfD achieved a historic result, becoming the second-largest party in the Bundestag, raising concerns about its growing influence.
The FDP failed to reach the 5% threshold, effectively removing the party from the Bundestag, leading to Christian Lindner's resignation from active politics.
This election marks the first under Germany's new electoral reform, reducing the number of Bundestag seats to 630 and impacting representation dynamics.