Friedrich Merz’s Conservatives Secure Victory in German Election, Advocate for European Autonomy

In a pivotal election, Germany's center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), led by Friedrich Merz, have emerged victorious. The CDU/CSU alliance garnered approximately 28.5% of the vote, positioning Merz to become the next chancellor. This election also marked a significant surge for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which secured 20.8% of the vote, becoming the second-largest party in the Bundestag.

In a post-election address, Merz emphasized the necessity for Europe to achieve. . .