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The Divisions of Germany: A Historical Perspective on the 2025 Federal Election
In February 2025, Germany experienced what could be considered one of its most pivotal federal elections since the reunification of the country in the early 1990s. The ruling Social Democratic Party (SPD), which had dominated German politics for decades, faced its worst electoral defeat in history, reminiscent of events as far back as the era of Otto von Bismarck in 1887. The results reflected a stark political divide across the nation, echoing past ideological separations.