Germany's conservative bloc, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has taken the lead in the country's 2025 federal election, according to preliminary results released by German public broadcaster ARD on Sunday evening.
According to ARD's latest vote counts, CDU/CSU secured 28.5 percent of the vote, followed by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) with 20.6 percent and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) with 16.5 percent.
The election results highlight a significant shift in the German political landscape, with the CDU/CSU maintaining a strong position amidst rising support for alternative parties. Analysts believe this outcome could influence Germany's policy direction in the coming years, particularly in areas such as economic strategy and international relations.
As the final results are awaited, all eyes remain on how the political dynamics will shape the future governance of Germany.
Reference(s):
Conservative CDU/CSU leads German election: preliminary results
cgtn.com
