In the recent German election held on February 23, 2025, the conservative CDU/CSU bloc achieved preliminary results of 28.6%, followed by the far-right AfD with 20.8%, while Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD secured only 16.4%. CDU leader Friedrich Merz has called for Europe to seek independence from U.S. influence, asserting the urgency for quick coalition-building following the snap election triggered by the breakdown of Scholz's coalition government. The Free Democrats, meanwhile, may struggle to meet the threshold for parliamentary representation, producing a landscape of uncertainty in German politics.
Friedrich Merz stated, 'The world won't wait for long drawn-out coalition negotiations in Germany', emphasizing the urgency for effective governance following the snap election.
Preliminary results indicate CDU/CSU won 28.6% and AfD had over 20%, while Scholz's SPD secured only 16.4%, highlighting shifting political sentiments in Germany.
Merz urged Europe to distance itself from US influences, reflecting a growing sentiment for independence and self-reliance amid global political dynamics.
The Free Democrats are reportedly 'fighting for survival' with just 4.4% of the vote, potentially failing to meet the threshold for representation.
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