Trump praises German conservative victor
After exit polls indicated a decisive victory for Germany’s conservative alliance, US President Donald Trump celebrated the results, claiming that voters had grown tired of policies lacking “common sense.”
Posting on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Looks like the Conservative Party in Germany has won the very big and highly anticipated election. Much like the USA, the people of Germany got tired of the no common sense agenda, especially on energy and immigration, that has prevailed for so many years. This is a great day for Germany.”
Germany’s Conservative Bloc Takes the Lead
Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) emerged as the frontrunners in the 2025 federal elections, according to preliminary results.
As per ARD’s vote count, CDU/CSU secured 28.5% of the votes, followed by the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) with 20.6% and the ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) with 16.5%.
Other party results include:
- The Greens: 11.8%
- Die Linke: 8.7%
- Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW): 4.9%
- Free Democratic Party (FDP): 4.4%
With 84% voter turnout, the highest since 1990, Germany’s newly elected parliament will now determine the country’s next chancellor through coalition negotiations.
Leaders React to the Election Outcome
CDU/CSU’s chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, vowed to form a new government swiftly. “Tonight, we celebrate, and from tomorrow we start working,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged the SPD’s historic defeat, saying, “This is a bitter election result… I have the responsibility for it.”
FDP chairman Christian Lindner, who led the party for over a decade, announced his retirement from politics.
On the other hand, the far-right AfD nearly doubled its 2021 election results, with co-leader Alice Weidel declaring, “We are now firmly rooted in mainstream society.” Despite AfD’s openness to collaborating with CDU/CSU, Merz ruled out a coalition.
Germany’s Political Future and Trump’s Influence
While acknowledging the complexities of coalition-building, Merz expressed hopes to establish a government by Easter. He also emphasized Europe’s need for greater autonomy from the US, stating that the Trump administration has shown indifference toward Europe’s future.
