Key takeaways from the 2025 German election results

Three key outcomes emerged from Germany’s general election: the CDU/CSU secured a victory with 29% of the vote, Friedrich Merz is set to become chancellor, and the AfD achieved its best-ever result with 20% of the vote. The high voter turnout of 83% reflects a desire for stricter immigration policies. Despite calls for a rightwing government, a coalition between the CDU/CSU and the SPD is likely, with challenges including economic constraints and maintaining ties with the US.

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