In the recent snap elections, Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU alliance, under Friedrich Merz, achieved a significant victory with 28.5% of the vote. The far-right AfD secured 20.5%, while the previous ruling coalition, the SPD, Greens, and FDP, faced dismal results, notably the FDP failing to enter the Bundestag. The leftwing Linke party saw unexpected support among youth, reaching nearly nine percent. Merz plans to initiate government coalition discussions promptly, emphasizing urgency in addressing global issues before Easter.
According to the most recent exit polls, the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance secured 28.5 percent of the vote, followed by the far-right AfD on 20.5 percent.
In contrast, the parties of the collapsed traffic-light coalition had a disappointing night across the board, with Olaf Scholz's SPD securing just 16.5 percent of the vote.
Merz intends to start coalition talks immediately, aiming for an agreement by Easter, stating that 'the world is not waiting for us'.
The leftwing Linke party saw a last-minute surge to almost nine percent of the vote, driven largely by an upswing in support among young voters.
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