Germany votes Sunday for a new government that will shape Europe's response to an assertive Trump

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Germany votes amid geopolitical upheaval

Germany goes to the polls tomorrow amid a period of unprecedented national and geopolitical upheaval.

After the implosion of the coalition government between Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals, Germany is going to elections on Sunday. CDU is expected to win, but a significant result is expected for the AfD.

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What developments are decisive for the election of the Bundestag on Sunday? World author Stefan Aust analyses the situation day after day. Today: The big balance – did the election campaign justice to the situation in the country? Has democracy shown itself particularly vividly? And: What will become of the politician type Olaf Scholz?

What’s at Stake in Germany’s Elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) greets opposition leader Friedrich Merz before a televised debate on February 19, 2025 in Berlin. (Photo by Michael Kappeler/Pool/Getty Images)FOR MOST OF THE LAST HALF CENTURY, GERMANY has been a dominant force in Europe. Its economic strength, its large population, and its strategic location have made it a powerhouse in the affairs of the continent. But the geopolitical landscape has been shifting and old c…