Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Mainstream conservative Friedrich Merz’s party won Germany’s national election, with a surge in support for the far-right AfD making them the second-largest party. Merz aims to form a government by Easter and plans to unify Europe amidst challenges from the U.S. and Russia, with concerns over Ukraine and the country’s alliance with the U.S. shaping the political landscape. The AfD’s growing influence raises concerns due to its far-right views and exclusion by other parties, as Germany faces pressure to establish a stable government quickly to address pressing issues on the global stage.

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