Based on projections for the German 2025 election, the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) led by chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz and its sister Christian Social Union (CSU) won the most votes, followed by the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD).
The CDU candidate Friedrich Merz has declared victory in the 2025 German elections. After the first exit polls, he is now likely set to become chancellor, replacing Olaf Scholz from the centre-left SPD, who admitted defeat on Sunday evening.
Vote share in the German Bundestag elections
Here is a breakdown of Vote share in the German Bundestag elections of 2025, with big gains for Far-right Nazi party AfD.
Gains and losses for German parties
The big winner of the election in terms of vote shares was the far-right AfD, As we predicted they are on course to get 20% of the vote. Artificially boosted by Elon Musk’s promotion on X, while SPD, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz recorded the largest loss of votes compared to previous elections.
