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The dramatic shifts in voter alignment indicate a broader disillusionment with the current political trajectory. The SPD, now facing its worst electoral performance in 130 years, finds itself at the center of criticism for policies deemed detrimental to national interests, including immigration, foreign relations, and energy strategy. Many voters expressed frustration with what they perceive as globalist, leftist policies that have not only failed to address economic and social challenges but have also led to a decline in Germany's standing on the world stage.