Germany’s political landscape has been upended. The CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, secured a decisive victory in Sunday’s federal election with 33% of the vote, reclaiming power after 8 years in opposition. But the bombshell? The far-right AfD surged to 22%—doubling its seats—while Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s SPD collapsed to a historic low of 15%. The result? A fractured Bundestag, a resurgent right, and Merz vowing to “restore Germany’s strength” .
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CDU/CSU claims victory in Germany’s 2025 election as Friedrich Merz returns conservatives to power—but the far-right AfD surges to second.
