Reported about 1 year ago
The 2024 European Parliament election in Germany resulted in the CDU/CSU alliance winning 30% of the vote, the far-right Option Party gaining 15.9%, the SPD with 13.9%, and the Greens with 11.9%. The rise of the Option Party and Sarah Wagenknecht's alliance raised concerns among long-term residents like Mrs. Zhang and Mr. Xue in Düsseldorf, while Mrs. Liu in Wilhelmshaven attributed the support for far-right parties partly to economic conditions and misinformation. Ms. Wu in Königswinter highlighted the importance of German parties addressing refugee issues and stressed the role of the democratic system in countering extremism. Despite the rise of the Option Party, Ms. Tang in Düsseldorf expressed confidence in Germany's democratic institutions.
Source: YAHOO