The conservative CDU/CSU alliance, led by Friedrich Merz, won the German federal election on February 23, 2025. They secured 28.5% of the vote. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained 20.8%, becoming the second-largest party. The ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered its worst defeat, earning only 16.4%. The Greens received 11.6%, and the Left …