Historical victory of the CDU in Germany: Friedrich Merz, a chancellor with affirmed religious convictions
A conservative tidal wave worn by evangelical Christians
THE German legislative elections of 2025 marked a political turning point with the victory of the Christian Democrat Union (CDU/CSU), which won 28.5 % of votes. Friedrich Merz, an emblematic figure of religious conservatism, becomes Chancellor. This result, announced the February 24, 2025 at 6.30pm (Montreal time)reveals a strong mobilization of Evangelical and Catholic votersseduced by his speech on Defense of Christian values.
Merz's “religious policy” at the heart of the debates
Known for his positions against abortion and homosexual marriage, Merz has focused his campaign on a traditionalist program : Limitation of “non -European” immigration, strengthening aid for “conventional” families and support for churches in public space. On his official X account (ex-twitter) (@fmerz_cdu), the new chancellor posted on February 24: “Our victory is that of the Germans attached to their Christian roots. »»
Reactions of evangelical churches: mixed support
If there Evangelical Federation of Germany Selves her opposition to AFD (far right), she criticizes her refusal of marriage for all. Pastor Matthias Dreher declares: “Merz defends a selective faith, forgetting the reception of migrants. »»
Context: the rise of AFD worries Christians
With 19 % of votesAFD becomes a second political force. Its anti-Islam and anti-EU proposals have pushed many Moderate evangelical To vote CDU to “block the extreme right”.
You wonder:
1. Why did the German evangelicals support Merz?
Answer: 62 % of them deem the fight against abortion “priority”.
2. What changes for churches?
Answer: doubling of state subsidies from 2026.
3. Will Germany harden its migration policy?
Answer: Yes, with an annual quota of maximum 150,000 migrants.
