Germany sees record voter turnout and far-right gains in recent election

Germany's recent election saw high voter turnout, the highest since reunification, and significant gains for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, which nearly doubled its support. This marks the best result for a far-right party since World War II. The Christian Democrat Union (CDU) won the election, but forming a coalition government will be difficult. Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, faces challenges in deciding potential alliances. Reactions and analysis of the election results have been gathered, highlighting questions about Germany's future influence and the political landscape moving forward.