Friedrich Merz Secures Victory in German Election as SPD Suffers Historic Loss
The CDU/CSU emerges as the leading party, while Olaf Scholz's SPD records its worst performance since 1949, raising questions about coalition possibilities.
- The CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, wins the German federal election with approximately 28.5% of the vote, marking their return to power after three years in opposition.
- The SPD, under Chancellor Olaf Scholz, falls to an unprecedented low of 16.5%, finishing behind the AfD, which doubled its support to 20.5%.
- Coalition talks are expected to be challenging, with Merz ruling out cooperation with the far-right AfD and signaling a preference for a two-party alliance, potentially with the SPD or Greens.
- The FDP and the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) face uncertainty over crossing the 5% threshold needed for parliamentary representation.
- The election saw a record-high turnout of over 83%, reflecting heightened public engagement in a politically fragmented landscape.




























































































































































































































































































































































































































