Merz’s CDU/CSU tries to form an alliance – DW – 02/24/2025

Although CDU/CSUWON most votes, they are still less of the 316 seats required to form a government.

Therefore, they will need to create an alliance, a process that may take weeks, or months.

In 2017, coalition talks took the longest time in German history, leaving the country without government for about six months. However, if the politics of partners align more closely, and only two parties instead of three, then things can go very quickly.

CDU/CSU is widely expected to form an alliance with outgoing Chancellor Olaf Sholaz ‘Social Democrats (SPD), who achieved 16.4%. The union block has vowed not to work with a distant option for Germany (AFD).

CDU’s Frederick Merz is expected to become the next Chancellor widely, but he will not officially find the role of a possible alliance.

Then, the German President (State Head of Germany) wants to present Bundestag for a candidate, who is usually the top candidate of the senior coalition partner, is chosen as Chancellor (Head of the Government).

A candidate must be safe for an absolute majority to win secret voting votes. After a winner is determined, he can start naming the cabinet nominations.

Frederick Merz’s Orthodox CDU/CSU block has won from Snap elections after the collapse of the ruling alliance of Chancellor Olaf Sholaz last November.

CDU/CSU will not be to form the government alone, in which Social Democrats (SPD) of Scollase will be seen most likely as coalition partners. CDU/CSU and SPD won enough seats to form a two-way alliance without the support of other parties.

Merz has refused to enter an alliance with a distant option for Germany (AFD), which has become the second largest party in Bundestag for the first time in her history.

The post -election panel aired the state’s broadcast ARD, calling Europe to gain “freedom” from the United States due to the statements made by US President Donald Trump.

In January, Merz created controversy in January after attempting to pass a difficult immigration bill through Parliament with AFD support.