The victory of the Christian Union (CDU/CSU), its limited rates Friedrich Mertz But his “big return”, the forthcoming challenge of forming a viable government coalition, and the triumph of the far -right alternative to Germany (AfD) are the main dimensions in which German media comments stand after yesterday’s early parliamentary elections.

“Friedrich Mertz is now the most important man in Europe,” Der Spiegel thinks. The winner of the election in Germany “has four years to defend liberal democracy against its enemies. And if it fails? If it fails, it was. OR Afd will become even more powerful in the next election, perhaps first party“, He estimates the magazine, noting that” about one fifth of the voters chose a part of the far -right, giving housing to fascist Bayr Hake and is thinking of deporting German citizens with migrant background“ The Der spiegel he speaks of ‘Awakening Call’ Referring to the election result and accuses responsibility for the rise of AfD to the failure of the outgoing government: “Yes, they overcame an energy crisis and had to face a war in Europe. But with their endless quarrels, they gave food for thought to all those who have always believed that compromise was not leading anywhere. They reinforced the opponents of liberal democracy, giving many voters the impression that democracy is dysfunctionalespecially in difficult times. “

‘Weak Victory’ by Friedrich Mertz sees in her comment Süddeutsche Zeitung that emphasizes that ‘The worse would be now to Created Austrian Conditions‘, Referring to the inability to form a government in the neighboring country five months after the election. “The CDU candidate failed to create a real mood for a change in the country. Now he is confronted with the difficult task of forming a government – and because of Donald Trump, “he says, an article in the newspaper, stressing that” the Germans have clearly said not to all of all Solds, but not really yes to his challenge. “

The financial newspaper Handelsblatt refers to ‘Difficult new beginning’as the election result for the union was inferior to the expected. “The future chancellor must give answers to huge challenges”, points out the newspaper that characterizes ‘Historical’ yesterday’s elections; “Because they were concerned existential issuessuch as war and peace in Europe, the role of Germany in the world, how the country can re -become dynamic, creative and prosperous to maintain its well -being in the future. ” The fact that “Just 30% of the votes went to the CDU/CSU is not ideal, but it is a stable basis for the harsh decisions that the future chancellor should make. And these will be many ‘, continues the post.

Her Strengthening Alternative rates for Germany (AfD) highlights the network comment n-tv characterizing ‘dangerousness»Her party far -right: Remembering his financial proposals on the one hand and in his positions on migration. “But it’s not just the economy. Anyone can see what right -wing populists are doing when they are in power: they speak as US Vice President Jay Di Vance spoke in Munich about freedom of speech and within their party they question the distinction of powers and the rule of law. “

H Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Posts analysis under title “Electoral Victory with a Warning Down” and points out that “The Union has won because the Germans want political change – and that should now exist, otherwise AfD will become even stronger.”. According to Faz’s comment, the Christian Union waited and hoped to ensure a stronger result while existing fears In terms of stability of the next government.

In ‘Marathon of Friedrich Mertz to power’, refers to Tagesspiegelthat he sees ‘Late triumph»For the leader of the CDU. “It’s not a brilliant victory for the CDU leader, but it is the most spectacular return to German political history. But the actual test is ahead, with the formation of a government. “judges the Berlin newspaper commenting that Mr Mertz is now aiming for “To get a job quickly, to form a government in these troubled times and to become – finally – the chancellor.”