Germany’s snap election reshapes its political and economic course. CDU/CSU wins under Friedrich Merz but faces coalition challenges, while AfD surges to second place. The SPD collapses, and Greens decline, signaling a rightward shift with implications for EU defense, economic policy, and transatlantic ties. Coalition talks will determine the pace of change in Europe’s largest economy.
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