Germany’s opposition leader Friedrich Merz won the election, ending Olaf Scholz’s chancellorship after his three-party government collapsed. Merz aims to form a coalition with Scholz’s Social Democrats to stabilize the economy and address migration issues. The far-right AfD surged in the east, while young voters boosted a left-wing revival. Merz supports Ukraine and may strengthen military aid. Scholz’s leadership suffered due to crises and coalition infighting.
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