Mario Nawfal
🇩🇪MERZ MIGHT HAVE WON—BUT BUILDING A GOVERNMENT WILL BE A NIGHTMARE Germany’s conservatives came out on top, but with just 28.6% of the vote, Friedrich Merz has no clear path to power. The far-right AfD hit a historic 20.8%, but every major party refuses to work with them, leaving Merz scrambling for allies. As if coalition talks weren’t tricky enough, Merz is already picking fights with Washington, calling U.S. election comments “outrageous” and pushing for Europe to distance itself from American influence. With months of negotiations ahead and no easy coalition in sight, Germany’s next government is anyone’s guess. Source: Reuters
Mario Nawfal
🇩🇪 CDU WANTS DISTANCE FROM THE U.S.—SHUTS THE DOOR ON THE AfD Germany’s conservatives came out on top, but with a historically weak result. Meanwhile, the AfD surged into second place with its best-ever performance—only to be completely blocked from power. Friedrich Merz now faces messy coalition talks, needing partners to govern while keeping the AfD at arm’s length. He’s also making it clear: Germany will pivot away from U.S. influence, pushing for a more independent Europe. With no easy path to a government, Germany’s leadership vacuum could drag on for months—leaving the country and the EU in limbo. Source: Reuters
