(DCWatchdog.com) – In a remarkable success for conservatives, Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) have reclaimed the reins of power, winning the 2025 Federal Election with 29% of the vote.
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This victory signals a strong conservative resurgence at a time when European stability hangs in the balance.
Friedrich Merz’s conservative alliance successfully marked their place at the top, defeating Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD), who suffered their worst postwar defeat with just over 16% of the vote.
This result underscores a powerful shift to the right, as the Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered its highest-ever national election result at around 20%, placing them in second.
While this may trouble some, it is clear the German populace demands change.
The SPD’s collapse led to the election being held earlier than scheduled, demonstrating the coalition’s failure to uphold stable governance.
This conservative victory, applauded by many, marks the end of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, which fell apart over disagreements on economic policies.
Merz, now poised to become Germany’s first center-right Chancellor since Angela Merkel, must navigate these changes prudently.
As reported by ZDF and other media outlets, Merz emphasized the urgency of forming a reliable government to effectively address domestic and European challenges, saying, “The world out there is not waiting for us, nor is it waiting for lengthy coalition talks and negotiations.”
His commitment to decisive leadership is a relief for those worried about previous instability.
“We must now quickly regain our ability to act so that we can do the right thing at home, so that we are once again present in Europe, so that the world can see that Germany is being governed reliably again,” Merz added, cited by Politico EU.
Despite Merz ruling out collaboration with the AfD, AfD leader Alice Weidel expressed her party’s openness to coalition talks.
Meanwhile, smaller parties languish near the threshold to enter the Bundestag, complicating coalition negotiations.
If successful, this coalition must tackle Germany’s sluggish economy, address growing migration debates, and reinvigorate the auto sector.
Germany’s position as a major NATO member and military supplier to Ukraine now sits squarely on Merz’s shoulders, just as tensions linger between Europe and the U.S. under President Trump’s policies.
As conservatives worldwide look to this beacon of conservative success, the CDU/CSU’s victory is indeed a nod toward stability in uncertain times.
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Conservative bloc, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), takes the lead in Germany's 2025 #federalelection. Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz vows to move swiftly to form a new… pic.twitter.com/46uIwC3skA
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