'I bear responsibility': German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on election defeat
'I bear responsibility': German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on election defeat
Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD surged to second place with 20%, while coalition talks remain uncertain. The election results have raised concerns over Germany’s future direction, with significant implications for its defense policy and European unity.
Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD surged to second place with 20%, while coalition talks remain uncertain. The election results have raised concerns over Germany’s future direction, with significant implications for its defense policy and European unity.