Germany Faces Political Shift as CDU Wins, AfD Surges, and FDP Exits Parliament

The Bundestagswahl results mark a historic rise for the AfD, major losses for SPD and Greens, and challenges for forming a stable coalition.

The CDU/CSU emerged as the largest party with 28.5% of the vote, though falling short of expectations, and seeks a coalition with the SPD to govern.
The AfD doubled its vote share to 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party and solidifying its presence in both Eastern and Western Germany.
Both the SPD and Greens suffered significant losses, while the FDP failed to pass the 5% threshold, leaving the Bundestag entirely.
The Left Party achieved an unexpected resurgence with 8.8%, driven by clear stances on migration and social issues, appealing to younger voters.
The new Bundestag, reduced to 630 seats due to electoral reform, presents challenges for coalition-building, with CDU-SPD talks expected to dominate the coming weeks.