The recent german election resulted in a victory for the cdu-csu alliance, with friedrich merz likely to become Chancellor. The election outcome has sparked mixed reactions from various political and business leaders, highlighting economic challenges ahead.

Likely next Chancellor of Germany, leading the cdu-csu alliance.

Defeated leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the recent election.

U.S. President commenting on the german election results.

The center-right political party that won the recent german election.

Sister party to the CDU, part of the winning coalition in the german election.