In the recently concluded European Parliament elections in Germany, the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), emerged as the leading party with around 30.2% of the vote. This result consolidates their position as the dominant force among German political parties in the European Parliament.

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) saw significant gains, securing the second place with an increased share of votes. This reflects a broader trend across Europe where right-wing and Euroskeptic parties have made substantial gains.

The Social Democrats (SPD), currently part of the governing coalition, fell to third place, and the Greens experienced a notable decline in their vote share, coming in fourth.

These results suggest a shift in the political landscape, with traditional centrist parties losing ground to both right-wing and, to a lesser extent, left-wing parties. The increase in support for the AfD and other Euroskeptic parties could influence the composition and policies of the new European Parliament, potentially leading to more conservative and nationalist policies.