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German Right Celebrates Election Victory Amid Challenges

German Right Celebrates Election Victory Amid Challenges
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Politics February 23, 2025 22:30

germany - Right-wing parties in Germany celebrate a clear victory in the recent elections, but face challenges in forming a coalition government.

German Right Celebrates Victory

Right-wing parties in Germany celebrated a significant victory in the early elections, with the CDU and CSU union emerging as the winners. The opposition party AfD saw a doubling of votes, while the ruling SPD faced losses.

Following the closure of polling stations at 6:00 PM, the right-wing opposition began celebrations. The CDU and CSU worked together effectively, unlike four years ago when the CSU caused division.

Friedrich Merz, the election winner, emphasized the challenges ahead despite the victory. The CDU and CSU will likely need to form a coalition with the losing SPD, resulting in a slim majority in the Bundestag.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz accepted his party's defeat and acknowledged the need for a new coalition. The SPD lost ten percent of the votes, while the nationalist AfD gained ground.

Despite the AfD's strong performance, other parties are reluctant to cooperate due to the party's extreme-right stance. Chancellor Scholz condemned the AfD's success and urged politicians to boycott the party.

Investigations are underway regarding alleged corruption within the AfD, including accepting foreign donations and espionage activities.

Merz highlighted the key election issues: economic policy, migration, and foreign affairs. He ruled out cooperation with the AfD and may seek partnerships with the SPD or the Greens.

The Greens and Die Linke saw gains in the election, while other parties faced challenges reaching the parliamentary threshold.

The voter turnout was high, with 84% participation, indicating significant interest compared to the previous elections during the pandemic.

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