
Germany's conservative election turn points to 'Trump effect internationally,' expert says
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President Donald Trump's successful runs that prioritized halting illegal immigration have had an effect on international elections in places such as Germany and Italy.
The comments come after Friedrich Merz of Germany’s center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) won the country’s national election Sunday, ousting incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). "I think Trump will get what he wants ultimately in forcing Germany and the rest of Europe to grow up. We're not going to fund your national defense anymore so those countries can over invest in social welfare programs…" Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News. Prior to joining Fox News, Michael worked for the Washington Examiner, Bongino.com, and Unbiased America. He has covered politics for more than eight years.
The election also saw the rise of Germany’s right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in the voting, according to exit polls.