German Politics and Migration Policy

Alternative for Germany leader accuses Christian Democrats of abandoning promises on migration post-election. CDU leader Merz shifted to left on key issues in coalition negotiations with SPD. Merz backtracked on fiscal conservatism, passing trillion euro spending bill. AfD criticizes Merz for flip-flopping, gains support while CDU declines post-election.

German Politics and Elections

The leftist 'traffic light' coalition government in Berlin collapsed after Donald Trump's victory, leading to snap elections in Germany. The CDU/CSU Union, the AfD, the SPD, and the Green Party are vying for power. Merkel's party looks to retake control under Friedrich Merz, while the AfD gains ground with a strong anti-mass migration stance. Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD is projected to lose support. The Green Party, led by Robert Habeck, faces declining popularity due to their far-left green policies. The FDP, The Left party, and Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW are also competing for representation in the Bundestag.

Breakdown of 'Firewall' in German Politics

The 'firewall' barring establishment parties in Berlin from working with the AfD broke down as Angela Merkel's former party partnered with the populist-sovereigntist party on a vote calling for migration restrictions, marking a significant shift in German politics.