Germany’s Centre Right Alliance Wins Most Seats in Election
- The CDU/CSU secured 28.52% of the vote.
- The Alternative for Germany (AfD) received 20.8% of the vote.
- Germany’s Bundestag consists of 733 seats.
- No party achieved a majority, necessitating a coalition government.
- An early election was called after the previous coalition collapsed in November.
The CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, won the most seats with 28.52% of the vote, leading to coalition talks as no party secured a majority in Germany’s Bundestag. The new parliament will elect a chancellor soon.
Source (2.6)https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/24/germany-s-centre-right-alliance-secures-most-seats-in-eu-nations-election?rand=52298