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In stark contrast to the AfD's gain, the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, suffered a substantial blow. Their share of the vote plummeted from around 25% to approximately 16.41%. This decline illustrates the party's diminishing popularity, posing questions about its future in the German political landscape.
Conversely, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)/Christian Social Union (CSU), previously in the opposition, emerged as the largest party with roughly 28.5% of the vote. Despite this victory, it is worth noting that this result is considerably lower than their historical average of over 50%, indicating ongoing challenges for the party.