On Sunday, a distant option (AFD) for Germany in Germany elections secured its highest vote share, which finished second with more than 20 percent. conservative CDU/CSU allianceUnder the leadership of Frederick Merz, more than 28 percent won the most votes. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scollas’ Social Democrats (SPD) recorded its worst post -wise result to more than 16 percent.
AFD rise
The rise of AFD comes amid increasing concerns over immigration and safety, which are associated with refugees from recent attacks.
The party, which first entered Bundestag (German Parliament) with 12.6 percent in 2017, doubled his vote share. AFD co-leader Tino Krupalla called the result “historic”, while party candidate for Chancellor Ellis Waidel said that AFD is open for “coalition talks.” AFD co-leader Tino Krupalla called the result “historic”, while party candidate for Chancellor Ellis Waidel said that AFD is open for “coalition talks.”
However, mainstream parties, including CDU/CSU of Merz, have refused to work with AFD. “We have fundamentally different views, for example, on foreign policy, on security policy, in many other areas, about Europe, Euro, NATO,” Mars said. “You want to opposite what you want, so there will be no cooperation.”
Sholaz also opposed the rise of AFD, saying, “It should never be anything that we will accept. I will not accept it and will never do it.”
In November last year, after the collapse of the scool’s coalition government, the election was held earlier compared to the plan. The campaign focused on concerns about Germany’s economy and migration policies.
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has a long time critic Merz pushed for strict immigration policies. He has called for a rapid formation of a new government, citing global changes under US President Donald Trump. He said, “The world is not waiting for us, and it is not waiting for a long -prepared coalition talks and talks,” he said.
The coalition partners of the SPD also fought. Greens received about 12 percent, while free democrats (FDPs) were estimated to fall below the 5 percent limit required to maintain seats. The newly formed Sahara Wagoncate Alliance (BSW) hovering around the border, while the Hard-Left Left party strengthened its position up to 9 percent.
AFD is unlikely to be part of the ruling coalition
CDU/CSU Germany has the center -rights Christian democratic and orthodox political alliances of two political parties – the Christian Democratic Union of Germany and the Christian Social Union in Bavaria.
The purpose of Merz is to form the government by Easter, but the coalition dialogue is expected to be challenging. He may want to partner with SPD and Greens. Greens Vice Chancellor Robert Habec suggested that Merz should “liberate his voice” after the campaign.
“We have seen that the Center has become overall weakened, and everyone should look at themselves and ask if they have not contributed to it,” Habec said. “Now he has to see that he acts like a Chancellor.”
More than 59 million people were eligible to vote in the election, determining the creation of a 630-seat Bundestag. The next government will play an important role in shaping Germany’s economic and foreign policies, including its status on Ukraine and relations with the US led by Trump.
