Overview

• The CDU/CSU secured 28.5% of the vote, emerging as the largest party but falling short of a majority, while the AfD doubled its 2021 result to over 20%.
• The SPD recorded its worst federal election result in history at 16.5%, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz announcing he will not lead coalition talks or join a new government.
• The FDP failed to surpass the 5% threshold, prompting party leader Christian Lindner to resign and exit politics.
• The newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) narrowly hovered around the 5% threshold, creating uncertainty about its parliamentary representation.
• A record-high voter turnout of approximately 84% was reported, marking the highest participation since reunification.