Top candidates cast their votes on German federal election day
Briefly

Germany held a critical election with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD and CDU leader Friedrich Merz casting their votes. With 59 million eligible voters, no party is expected to achieve an outright majority, leading to complicated coalition negotiations among the 630 Bundestag members. Recent polls suggest the CDU could win 30%, with the AfD at 20%, whereas the SPD and Greens trail behind. This reflects the current political landscape, marked by uncertainty and shifting party dynamics following the SPD's loss of a previous coalition.
Germany is facing a pivotal election that will lead to complex coalition negotiations, as no party is expected to secure an outright majority in the Bundestag.
With over 59 million eligible voters casting ballots, the election outcome is uncertain, and it may take weeks or months to form a stable government.
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