Bangladesh, Feb. 24 -- The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), have emerged victorious in Germanys snap parliamentary elections, dealing a significant blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholzs Social Democratic Party (SPD). According to preliminary results released by the Federal Returning Officer, CDU leader Friedrich Merz is now likely to become Germanys next chancellor, marking a shift toward conservative governance in Europes largest economy.

The CDU and CSU alliance secured 28.6% of the vote, reclaiming their position as Germanys dominant political force after their defeat in the 2021 elections. The results signal a rightward shift in German politics, reflecting widespread dissatis...