Germany is truly divided, the former east #Germany supporting the neo-nazis overwhelmingly.

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Germany’s new leader, Friedrich Merz, aims to revive the economy with tax cuts and pro-business reforms, but an aging population, labor shortages and rising social costs may limit growth and strain public finances. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/02/25/world/germany-needs-economic-miracle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #germany #germanelection #friedrichmerz #afd #cdu #us #europe #eu
Germany needs an economic miracle. Merz's odds don’t look good.

Merz faces an aging population that’s set to hold back growth and exacerbate strains on the federal budget and social security system.

The Japan Times
German election shows how far green wave has receded in Europe

Result is further evidence that political conversation around the climate crisis has shifted

The Guardian
Conservatives Win German Election, But Far-Right “Nazi-Curious” AfD Places Second in Historic Rise

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Friedrich Merz says that he will work with the SPD to change the election laws after 23 constituency winners are unable to take a seat. 18 of those 23 are from the CDU/CSU.

The rule was put in place after the last election in response to a Bundestag that was larger than at any point since reunification, with 137 overhang and balance seats needed to ensure proportionality. If yesterday's election had been contested under the old system, 53 overhang and balance seats would have been required.

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He is fucking worse than Schulz.

It's truly sickening to witness such disgusting disregard by one of Europe's largest countries towards international law.

And the same people act like they have the moral high grounds condemning Russia.

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23 candidates who won the most first-votes in their constituencies will not be able to take their seats, because there are not enough second-votes for their respective parties in their respective states.

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