German Election Results: Mainstream Parties Face Strong Challenge as Far-Right “Alternative for Germany” Surpasses Expectations

Germany’s recent European Parliament elections saw the rise of non-establishment parties, with controversial far-right party “Alternative for Germany” surpassing expectations to secure second place. Christian Democratic Union won with 30% of the vote, followed by AfD at 15.9% and the Green Party at 13.9%. Social Democrats received 11.9% and the Free Democratic Party secured 5.2%. These unprecedented results were achieved with a 65% voter turnout. Germany is a significant delegator in the European Parliament, with 96 out of 720 MEPs appointed to protect the country’s interests.