Germany elections: Riding on immigration concerns, far-right AfD becomes second-largest party
Germany's elections saw the far-right AfD secure over 20% of the vote, marking its highest-ever share. The CDU/CSU led by Friedrich Merz won with over 28%, while the SPD recorded its worst result. Mainstream parties ruled out working with AfD. Merz aims to form a government by Easter, with potential coalition negotiations expected to be tough.
Germany's elections saw the far-right AfD secure over 20% of the vote, marking its highest-ever share. The CDU/CSU led by Friedrich Merz won with over 28%, while the SPD recorded its worst result. Mainstream parties ruled out working with AfD. Merz aims to form a government by Easter, with potential coalition negotiations expected to be tough.
