The situation regarding the elections in the Federal Republic of Germany is reported by Glavpost, citing DW.
After the results were announced, Friedrich Merz stated that his main priority would be strengthening Europe and reducing dependence on the United States. He mentioned that the Trump administration's interference in the electoral process in Germany was comparable to manipulations from Russia. Despite the success of the AfD, Merz categorically rejected the possibility of a coalition with the far-right, emphasizing that his party would not compromise with radical forces.
“We are not seeking freedom and peace on our knees before Putin,” he added.
At the international level, the victory of the CDU/CSU was welcomed by many European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope for continued support for Kyiv from the new German government.
Forming a coalition government may prove to be a challenging process, as the SPD and the Greens have already stated their conditions for potential cooperation. The coming weeks will reveal how successfully Merz can establish a stable governing coalition and implement the proposed political agenda.
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