German Federal Elections aftermath and growing support for AfD

Six weeks after the German federal elections, dissatisfaction is growing as more Germans shift their support to the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, now at 24% support. The CDU/CSU has lost one in six of its voters since the election. Coalition talks with the SPD have led to compromises by CDU leader Friedrich Merz.

German Parliamentary Elections

Germany's centre-right CDU/CSU bloc is projected to win the parliamentary elections, with Friedrich Merz potentially becoming the next chancellor. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw a significant surge in support. The Social Democrats (SPD) are expected to face a defeat. Coalition talks will be crucial in forming the next government.

German Politics and Elections

The leftist 'traffic light' coalition government in Berlin collapsed after Donald Trump's victory, leading to snap elections in Germany. The CDU/CSU Union, the AfD, the SPD, and the Green Party are vying for power. Merkel's party looks to retake control under Friedrich Merz, while the AfD gains ground with a strong anti-mass migration stance. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD is projected to lose support. The Green Party, led by Robert Habeck, faces declining popularity due to their far-left green policies. The FDP, The Left party, and Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW are also competing for representation in the Bundestag.