The results of Germany's February 2025 election indicate a marked shift in the political landscape, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party emerging as the second strongest party, garnering 20.8% of the vote. This represents a doubling of their support since the 2021 election and is the worst defeat for the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which fell to 16.4%. This trend reflects a broader crisis of social democracy in Europe, alongside rising far-right sentiments and concerns over the political implications of endorsements from figures like Elon Musk.
The snap national election left no room for doubt about Germany's sharp rightward shift. The racist, far right Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerged as the country's second-strongest party, with 20.8 percent.
The SPD is the country's oldest political party and has historically drawn support from industrial workers and trade unions. It has seen its vote share significantly decline over the last couple of decades.
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