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Germany's Elections Shift: CDU Surges, SPD Plummets

3/5/2025

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In a pivotal shift, Germany's elections revealed the Christian Democrats (CDU) capturing 28.5% of the vote, marking a departure from the old coalition. The SPD plummeted to 16.4%, while the far-right AfD surged to 10.4%. Friedrich Merz is now poised to tackle the pressing issues of extremism and immigration, striving for a safer, more democratic future.

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In a pivotal shift, Germany's elections revealed the Christian Democrats (CDU) capturing 28.5% of the vote, marking a departure from the old coalition. The SPD plummeted to 16.4%, while the far-right AfD surged to 10.4%. Friedrich Merz is now poised to tackle the pressing issues of extremism and immigration, striving for a safer, more democratic future.