- Germany could see a three-party “Jamaica” coalition after its election on Sunday.
- Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union lost support but are still the largest party.
- The Social Democrats (SPD) suffered an historic defeat and have ruled out continuing the left-right “grand coalition”.
- The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has become the third party with strong support from the formerly communist East.
- The liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) returned to parliament after falling under the electoral threshold in 2013.
Merkel Wins Reelection But Will Need More Parties to Govern
The Christian Democrats would need the support of the liberals and Greens.