Friedrich Merz seeks coalition after German elections yield no majority

Friedrich Merz's conservative party won about 29% of the vote in Germany's recent elections, falling short of a majority. This result was significant as it marked a shift in leadership for the country. Merz announced on February 24 that his party plans to form a coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD). This coalition is necessary for governance, as no single party achieved a majority. Coalition talks are set to begin in the coming days and are expected to continue for several weeks. The outcome will determine the future direction of Germany's government.