German elections as a signal of change? Trump celebrates conservative victory
US President Donald Trump has described the results of Sunday’s parliamentary elections in Germany as an important moment for the country and for world politics.
On his social network Truth Social, he highlighted the victory of the conservative CDU/CSU union and the strong position of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which he said reflected the dissatisfaction of German voters with current policies, which he described as lacking common sense.
“The conservative party in Germany seems to have achieved a big victory in this crucial and long-awaited election. As in the United States, the people of Germany are fed up with policies that do them no good, especially on the energy and migration issues that have burdened the country for years,” Trump wrote.
He further stressed that he believes that this day is not only a historic moment for Germany, but also a positive signal for the United States. In his post, he expressed his belief that this is only the beginning of a series of further electoral successes for conservative forces in the Western world. “This is a great day for Germany and for the US. Congratulations to all – more big victories are coming soon!!!” he added.
His comments, however, provoked mixed reactions. Some political analysts point to the fact that the CDU/CSU was part of the coalition government with the Social Democrats (SPD) led by Angela Merkel in the past, which opened the door to mass migration to Germany in 2015. It was also under her leadership that the decision to phase out nuclear power was taken, which is now one of the controversial points in German politics. The move was approved during Merkel’s second government, when the CDU/CSU ruled in coalition with the FDP liberals.
The election results suggest that the German political scene is undergoing a fundamental change. According to preliminary estimates, the CDU/CSU won 28.6% of the vote, which secured it first place. The AfD came second with 20.4%, a significant success for the party and confirmation of its growing support among the electorate. The incumbent ruling Social Democrats (SPD) came third with 16.3% of the vote, indicating a weakening of its position after years in government.
Developments in Germany will continue to be closely watched not only in Europe but also in the United States, where the presidential elections are approaching. Trump’s reaction to the German election suggests that he sees the results as part of a broader trend of strengthening conservative and nationalist movements in the Western world. Only time will tell whether these changes will actually translate into US politics.
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