Scholz's and Spd's Stunning Failure After a Historic Electoral Defeat

In the German federal elections, CDU of Friedrich Merz received 29% of the votes, according to exit polls.

This result, although higher than the previous elections, doesn't grant them an absolute majority, which forces them to consider possible coalitions to form a government.

The Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, suffered a significant defeat, obtaining only 16% of the votes, one of the worst results in its history. This decline reflects the discontent of a part of the electorate with the outgoing government's management.

The Greens achieved 13.5% of the votes, maintaining a relevant presence in the German political landscape. Meanwhile, Die Linke surprised by obtaining 8.5%, exceeding expectations and securing their representation in the Bundestag.

Voter turnout was notably high, reaching 86%, the highest figure since German reunification. This data reflects a renewed interest of the citizenry in the democratic process and the country's political future.

Olaf Scholz After the Election Results

Chancellor Scholz assures that they can't "stand idly by" in the face of AfD's rise, warning CDU about any collaboration with AfD. He acknowledges the defeat and emphasizes the need to modernize SPD to remain an essential party.

Alice Weidel, Leader of AfD, Called Her Party's Result Historic

The German leader expressed her willingness to be part of a coalition government. However, the main parties have so far maintained a "cordon sanitaire" around AfD, which could limit their chances of directly influencing the government.

The rise of AfD is partly attributed to the growing concern of sectors of the population. On issues such as immigration and the economy. The electoral campaign was marked by intense debates on these matters, reflecting the existing divisions in German society.

The rise of AfD is partly attributed to the growing concern of sectors of the population. On issues such as immigration and the economy. The electoral campaign was marked by intense debates on these matters, reflecting the existing divisions in German society.