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Historically, the CDU has been the dominant party in Germany, but its unwillingness to consider a coalition with the AfD—even after the electorate's clear inclination towards a center-right coalition—underscores a significant disconnect with the will of a substantial portion of the populace. Instead, the CDU may seek to form alliances with left-leaning parties like the SPD and the Greens, proving that a uniparty-like governance model may be taking shape.