German elections: AfD is a worry but Berlin should focus on growth and US ties

  • May 5, 2025
  • Posted by: Ambassador Gurjit Singh
  • Categories: Germany, US
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People’s discontent over economy and immigration challenges seeks new political calibration
Gurjit Singh


The German elections resulted in a victory for the centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in alliance with the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU). As anticipated, the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured second place, reflecting a shift to the right in German politics. Meanwhile, the ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD) has suffered a significant setback, losing over 9 per cent of its vote share and falling to third place. Their coalition partner, the Greens, have declined further, while the Free Democrats (FDP) have failed to cross the threshold required to enter the Bundestag.

Despite their victory, the CDU’s performance is underwhelming, failing to surpass the 30 per cent mark. The AfD, on the other hand, has doubled its strength. It is a notable achievement and underscores a strong reaction against the SPD-Green-FDP coalition government, which has struggled with economic and immigration challenges.



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