Christodoulides Congratulates Friedrich Merz on Election Victory
February 23, 2025
President Nikos Christodoulides congratulated Friedrich Merz on his victory in the recent German elections. According to the BBC, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is expected to secure about 29% of the votes, making it the leading party. The far-right AfD is in second place, while Olaf Scholz's SPD has faced significant losses. Negotiations to form a government will begin soon, posing challenges for the process.