CDU/CSU Triumphs in Germany's 2025 Federal Election Amid Political Shifts
The Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union have won Germany's 2025 federal election with 28.6% of the vote, signaling a major political shift. The AfD achieved its strongest result yet, while the SPD fell to a historic low. Friedrich Merz aims to form a stable government quickly, with potential implications for Germany's foreign policy.