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.