17:08⇢Union Triumphs As AfD Hits Record
⌨The newspapers extensively report on initial election results, with CDU/CSU emerging as clear winners (Spiegel, FAZ, Zeit). AfD has achieved record results as second-strongest party (RP Online, TAZ, Tagesspiegel), while SPD shows historically low numbers. Die Linke secures parliamentary seats with 9% (Neues Deutschland), while FDP and BSW face uncertainty about clearing the threshold. Voter turnout increased significantly to 52% by 14:00, compared to 36.5% in 2021 (Spiegel).