What caused Germany’s shift to the right, and what happens next? | DW News
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Germans have voted for change with the country's conservatives claiming victory in Sunday's national election. With the votes now tallied, it has become clear that the only way to a majority for Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats will be a coalition with the Social Democrats. The far-right AFD have come in second with a strong showing, but Merz refuses to work with them - as do all other German parties. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ For more news, analysis and background information on the German election 2025 go to our dedicated page: https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-2025/t-70794502 Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #merz #spd #afd