Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The federal elections in Germany have shown a significant shift to the right.
• The CDU/CSU coalition, led by Friedrich Merz, emerged victorious but requires a wider coalition due to the tight results.
• The rise of the far-right, with Alternative for Germany (AfD) gaining the second position, is notable.
• The SPD suffered massive losses, falling back to the third place.
• The possibility of a coalition between the right and the far right is a political taboo, despite being arithmetically viable.
• The parties that formed the so-called traffic light coalition suffered an electoral punishment given the economic and industrial crisis facing Germany.
• The process of consulting to form a new coalition presents numerous challenges.

Conclusion: The political landscape in Germany has undergone a shift to the right, with a notable rise of the far-right. The creation of a stable government capable of handling current challenges is crucial to prevent further polarization in future elections.

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