Germany is gearing up for a snap national election on February 23, 2025, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-way coalition. The political landscape in Germany is marked by the requirement for parties to clear a 5% electoral threshold to win seats in the national parliament. Additionally, parties can secure seats if at least three of their candidates win their local elections outright.
The current leading party in the polling aggregate is the CDU/CSU, holding a 9 point lead over the far-right AfD. The SPD, previous national parliament leaders, have seen a significant decrease in support, currently placing third. The political arena in Germany consists of centrist “big-tent” parties such as the SPD and the conservatives, along with smaller parties like the Greens and the AfD gaining ground.
As the election approaches, various parties are fielding candidates for chancellor, including SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, and AfD. However, parties like the FDP, Linke, and BSW are at risk of not meeting the 5% threshold to enter parliament, according to opinion polls.
Stay updated with the latest polling data and developments in the Germany Election 2025 to track the shifting political landscape and potential outcomes.
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