Germans vote in election expected to boost far-right Alternative for Germany party

Germans are voting today in an election expected to boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which could gain about 20% of the vote, doubling its support from 2021. This marks a significant shift in the political landscape. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win around 30% of the vote, while the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is likely to face its worst result since 1887, with about 15%. Coalition-building may become challenging for Merz due to the potential rise of smaller parties and the presence of a large far-right group in the Bundestag. All other parties have ruled out forming a coalition with the AfD.