Election Results in Germany: SPD Leads with AfD Close Behind
September 22, 2024
In the local elections in Germany, exit polls indicate a lead for the Social Democratic Party (SPD) with 31%. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is in second place, just one percentage point behind. The Christian Democrats (CDU) follow with 12%, while the Greens are at the threshold of entry with 5%. The electoral law allows any party that wins at least one direct election to enter the parliament, regardless of their overall percentage.