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AfD, led by Alice Weidel, has experienced a significant increase, reaching approximately 20%, doubling its support compared to previous elections.
The early federal elections in Germany were held on February 23, 2025, following the dissolution of Parliament by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on December 27, 2024. This early election was requested by Chancellor Olaf Scholz after losing a vote of confidence.
According to the initial results, the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) coalition, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected with 30% of the votes. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), headed by Alice Weidel, has experienced a significant increase, reaching approximately 20%, doubling its support compared to previous elections. The Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by current Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is in third place with 16% of the votes.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, expressed his support for the AfD, predicting their victory in the upcoming elections. This endorsement comes in a context where the AfD has gained ground, especially in eastern Germany, where it has established itself as the main political force.
A new coalition government is expected to emerge from this call, as the German electoral system makes it difficult for a single political force to obtain an absolute majority. The negotiations to form a coalition will be complex and could last for several months.
Germany's 2025 federal elections mark a turning point in German politics, with a significant rise of the right and an election campaign marked by misinformation. The outcome of these elections will have a considerable impact on the country's future direction and its role in European politics.
Who Is Alice Weidel, the AfD Leader Challenging Traditional German Politics?
Alice Weidel is the candidate for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in the federal elections on February 23. Leader of the formation in the Bundestag since 2017, she has consolidated her position with a discourse focused on immigration restriction and skepticism toward global policies.
Under her leadership, AfD has experienced notable growth, especially in eastern Germany, emerging as one of the main political forces in the country.
Before entering politics, Weidel worked in the banking and financial sector. Since the founding of AfD in 2013, the party has evolved from an anti-European Union, conservative focus to a discourse centered on rejecting mass immigration.
Weidel has been one of the key figures in this change of direction and has played an essential role in the expansion of the formation.
One of her most important successes has been the consolidation of AfD as a viable political option in Germany, achieving the formation's presence in the Bundestag and regional parliaments.
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Alice Weidel on the Results in Germany
AfD's leader, a party ruled out by CDU for coalitions, proclaims herself leader of the opposition and promises "constructive" opposition to continue advancing her policies.
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First Polls in Germany
The CDU would win with 29%, followed by AfD with 19.5%. The SPD is third with 16%. No surprises, Merz leads the results with Alternative for Germany in second place.
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Electoral Closing in Germany: Less Than Two Hours to Go
Polling stations in Germany close starting at 6:00 p.m. The provisional count will then begin, with the first results expected in the early morning.
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The Prime Minister of Lower Saxony from the SPD went to the wrong polling station in Hanover. Fortunately, he corrected the mistake and was able to vote at the correct location
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Voter Turnout Soars in Much of Germany. By noon and early morning, there was a significant increase compared to 2021.
Baden-Wurttemberg: 36.5% (2021: 23.27%) Berlin: 33% (2021: 25.4%) Brandenburg: 55.4% (2021: 48.8%) Bremen: 31.4% (2021: 27.2%)
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Increase in Voter Turnout in Germany's Elections: In Berlin, it has risen by 8%, going from 25.4% to 33%. It also increases in Saxony, Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Bavaria
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High Turnout in German Elections
In many federal states, voter turnout by the afternoon exceeded that of 2021. Berlin (52%), Lower Saxony (76.2%) and Saxony-Anhalt (65.3%) stand out.
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Scholz Calls for Vote for SPD and Higher Minimum Wage in Germany's 2025 Elections
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Friedrich Merz, favorite in the polls, casts his vote in Niedereimer. CDU leads but will need partners to achieve stability and investiture.
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