Christian Democrats Achieve Significant Victory in Election
February 23, 2025
Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democrats, stated that his party won the elections, gathering 29% of the votes according to the exit polls. He thanked voters for their trust and emphasized the need for a swift formation of a governing coalition. He highlighted that the new government must be able to function based on the majority. The exit polls indicated CDU at 28.5%, AfD at 20%, and SPD at 16.5%.