Germany's incoming government, led by conservative Friedrich Merz, combines centrist parties but reflects electoral disillusionment. The Social Democrats (SPD) achieved a historic low of 16.4%, while the Christian Democrats (CDU) recorded 28.5%, both contributing to a perception of instability in the new coalition. Despite this, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to 20.8%, marking its highest support ever. This shift indicates a broader trend of workers rejecting traditional parties, with significant votes shifting towards extremism, especially among industrial regions facing structural changes.
The far-right AfD achieved its strongest result ever, gaining votes from conservatives and even from the historically strong SPD, leading to its emergence as the leading party among workers.
The coalition government led by Friedrich Merz appears stable yet is deceptive; both SPD and CDU suffered historic lows in the election, undermining confidence in this new alliance.
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