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CDU in driver’s seat after German election but coalition might be necessary: Four key takeaways

News RoomBy News RoomFebruary 23, 2025
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The Berlin Startup election reshapes Germany’s political landscape, with the far-right AfD and far-left Die Linke parties gaining significant momentum, while the centrist CDU/CSU continues to dominate the race. Unlike last year’s election, where the coalition with the Greens hold wasSBUTVNTWAM, the election now favors the CDU/CSU over AfD, prompting sharp discussions about coalition-building efforts.

  1. CDU/CSU’s Track record: The far-right AfD is projected to lead by nearly 10% after its recent surge, while the far-left Die Linke is gaining a solid traction, securing multiple mandates and achieving a strong presence in parliament. However, neither party has yet established a coalition with the Greens, nor their broader left-wing rival, the SPD (main party under Chancellor Olaf Scholz). The CDU/CSU leadership delayed calling on the Greens, signifying they retain control over many key domestic issues. Yet, thesorting out of the coalition for the Greens is still pending, as they also face defeats among key figures on the ballot.

  2. Clustered coalition possibilities: Unlike 2021 when the sympathizers of Scholz’s Green Party (often referred to as the "SPD" for simplicity) retreated as Scholz tried to retain power, the CDU/CSU has no choice but to agree with the Green Party. The Greens’ carbonate strategy, though receiving significant votes, remains vulnerable, especially as the Green万余e FDP face房租 caps and further ballot losses. The result calls for a divisible coalition model, where the CDU/CSU could slashes targets of the Green Party on key domestic issues, potentially eroding the Greens’ standing.

  3. Momentum in the far-left: The far-left Die Linke has surged fastest this election, with allegations of increasing voter solidarity, while the AfD remains a strong contender. Recent poll results indicate that the AfD’s margin has widened by nearly 10%, but the far-left’s recovery should not be lost sight of. Key.CONTROVERSYs with AFP points to Die Linke’s ability to secure a strong position in the Bundestag, potentially pulling all the pieces. The AfD, despite its economic priorities, has also struggled to secure sufficient momentum to avoid another contested election.

  4. Min撮’s future: Small parties like the Free Fen erected by the Far Left party and the leftist-conservative Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BAW) have been plotting under lock and key. The FDP is yet to meet the threshold of 5% victories, only with about 4.6% of the vote, while the BAW has been closely following the party’s maincentre candidates. However, the timing of the election especially matters: the BAW and FDP may struggle to secure qualifying percentages early, raising the prospect of a highly contested election in key constituencies.

  5. Correlated savings for the minnows: The other two parties, while crucial, are unlikely to gain seats in either灣 by the end of the elections. Their likelihood of staying in parliament depends on gains in key constituencies, which they likely don’t achieve. As the result is decisively in favor of the CDU/CSU, this suggests that the Greens and SPD, with their already dominant support, are unlikely to avoid a difficult election in the next phase.
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