Germany's Union Leads in EU Elections, AfD Rises, Greens Fall
ARD Projection Shows Union in Top Spot, AfD Second, Greens Decline
According to ARD projections, Germany's ruling Union has emerged as the strongest force in the EU elections, followed by the far-right AfD and a declining Green Party.
AfD Overtakes Greens as Second Strongest
The projections indicate a significant shift, with the AfD replacing the Greens as the second-strongest party. The AfD's projected gains mark a historic setback for the Greens, who had previously enjoyed substantial gains.
Greens Fall to Historical Low
The projections show the Greens plummeting to 11.9%, a sharp decline from their 20.5% showing in the 2019 elections. This represents the party's worst result in EU elections since 2004.
Union Dominates, SPD Suffers Historic Loss
In contrast, the Union, which includes Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), has emerged with a clear lead, indicating a strong showing for the party despite growing criticism of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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