In Germany's recent election, Friedrich Merz's center-right CDU secured victory with around 28.5% of the votes, while the far-right AfD surged to approximately 20.5%, its best result since WWII. Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats faced a crushing defeat, finishing third with over 16%, their worst postwar performance. With an unprecedented 84% voter turnout, Merz aims to form a coalition government, but challenges loom as he has ruled out partnerships with AfD. The election, called after a coalition collapse, reflects growing concerns over economic stagnation and immigration, marking a significant shift in the German political landscape.