German election 2025
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Radio Schuman
Will Merz rekindle the Franco-German flame?
The Franco-German partnership, historically central to key decisions in Brussels, has been strained over the past three years. This is due in part to domestic political crises in both France and Germany, as well as significant differences in the leadership styles of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Business
Germany’s ‘Grand Coalition’ takes shape: What it means for the economy
Germany's election delivered a fragmented result, with CDU/CSU winning 28.5% but needing SPD to form a ‘Grand Coalition.’ Economists see challenges in reforming the debt brake, while markets watch for policy shifts on investment and fiscal rules.
Radio Schuman
After Merz’s victory, what to expect from Germany?
Germany's election saw turnout amongst the highest since the country’s reunification 35 years ago, alongside a strong performance by the far-right Alternative for Germany, which nearly doubled its support and achieved the best result for a far-right party since World War II.
Europe News
Who won and who lost in German federal elections: Four key takeaways
Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU's Merz be able to form a coalition until Easter?
On 23 February 2025, Germans will vote to elect the Bundestag. The election will see key parties including the CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, FDP, BSW, Die Linke and AfD compete for leadership of Europe’s largest economy. Follow along for expert analysis, key insights, and the latest on the election results.