In the recent German elections, Friedrich Merz's conservative bloc achieved a lackluster victory, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party notably doubled its support to 20.5%. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats suffered their worst postwar election result, conceding defeat amidst a challenging climate of economic stagnation and immigration issues. The election was held early after Scholz's coalition collapsed, reflecting significant frustrations within the electorate. Merz hopes to form a coalition government by Easter, but internal and external pressures, including the Ukraine conflict, complicate the political landscape ahead.
The opposition conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in Germany's election, marking a significant rise for the far-right Alternative for Germany party.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz conceded defeat for his Social Democrats, who finished in third place with their worst postwar result in a national parliamentary election.
A discontented nation faced an election that was preceded by the collapse of Scholz's coalition, driven by infighting and stagnation of Germany's economy.
The campaign was dominated by worries about economic stagnation and pressures related to immigration, with Merz advocating a tougher approach amid widespread discontent.
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