In Germany's latest national election, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) emerged as the front-runner with 28.6% of the vote, establishing a path for Friedrich Merz to become the next chancellor. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) made significant gains, securing 20.8%. Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) experienced a major decline, falling to third place with just 16.4%. Other parties such as the Greens and The Left also achieved representation in parliament, complicating coalition politics ahead.
The conservative Christian Democrats have won Germany's national election, putting them on track to lead the next coalition government, according to provisional results.
The mainstream conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU), along with its partner, the Christian Social Union (CSU), finished first with 28.6 percent of the vote.
Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged a bitter defeat, saying the election result is poor and I bear responsibility.
Germany's Greens and the far-left Die Linke party exceeded the 5 percent threshold to secure seats in parliament, with 11.6 percent and 8.8 percent, respectively.
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