German SPD Suffers Historic Defeat with 14% in EU Elections, Far-Right AfD Rises to 16.5%

Jun 9, 2024, 04:13 PM

In the recent European Parliament elections, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD) experienced a significant decline, securing only 14% of the vote. This marks their worst-ever result, placing them in third position behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), which garnered 16.5%. The AfD's performance, up from 11% in 2019, translates to 16 seats in the European Parliament, while the SPD is expected to secure 14 seats. The traffic light coalition in Germany suffered a historic rout, reflecting a broader trend of rising support for far-right parties across Europe.