Hessen chooses: CDU triumphs, AfD surprises - this is how the voters were judged!

Hessen chooses: CDU triumphs, AfD surprises - this is how the voters were judged!

on February 26, 2025, two days after the Bundestag election on February 23, the results show a clear picture of the political landscape in Hesse. According to the Werra Rundschau , the CDU led in almost all municipalities, except for the city of Weißenborn and Großalmerode AfD could achieve the majority. This choice brought significant gains for both parties, while the coalition partners of the traffic light government - SPD, Greens and FDP - sometimes had to accept losses.

Alexander Bartholomäus from the FDP was sober about the performance of his party and regretted that crucial topics were neglected in the election campaign. In addition, Silvia Hable was satisfied with the results of her party, especially in her hometown. The left reached over five percent in several electoral districts, which is considered a significant success.

reactions and assessments

Anja Zilch from the FWG was shocked by the AfD's performance, but expressed that the election campaign could be rated as fair. Colin Rimbach from Volt, also disappointed, still sees his party on an update and expressed the desire for a party ban for the AfD. Benjamin Jäger, an independent candidate, thanked his voters and praised the high turnout, which at 83.1 percent represents a remarkable increase compared to 76.2 percent in the last election 2021.

The Tagesspiegel emphasizes that the choice also rejects political discussions about the debt brake. CDU boss Friedrich Merz said that a reform in the coming weeks is excluded and is considered extensive and difficult. Even if discussions are held about a new special fund, Merz sees this as challenging.

peculiarities of the election

The CSU achieved a better result in Bavaria with 37.2 percent than the CDU in other federal states. Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder emphasized the unity of his party and called for Bavaria's disadvantage in recent years, while the responsibility for further discussions on the debt brake at Merz is.

A technical problem influenced the announcement of the results in Hesse, but the errors in the presentation have now been corrected. All results for Hessian constituencies, counties, cities and municipalities are now available, which creates a comprehensive image of the political realignment in Hesse.