Since the establishment of the Federal Republic in 1949, the German national election on February 23, 2025 achieved a major victory over the right-wing groups. However, the German Evangelical Alliance co-leaders are seeking respect and unity amongst conflicting factions, urging Christians to pray when the Union talk begins.
According to Reuters, Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), won the largest vote share for the 733-member Bantestag seat, with 33%. The election also marked the highest voter turnout since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
Merz, widely expected to be Germany’s next prime minister, expressed optimism on his previous Twitter, X, saying he wanted a new government by Easter. “We live in times of great challenges and crisis,” writes Merz. “Congratulations from Germany and overseas. With our allies, Germany will contribute to the freedom and security of the world.”
However, the success of Alice Weidel’s German Alternative (AFD) has attracted a lot of attention. The far-right party saw the largest vote share of such a group since World War II, winning 24.1% of the vote.
“We are grateful to all voters and many dedicated campaigners. The AFD was able to double the outcome. Incredible success revealing it: citizens are politics I hope for a change!” Weidel wrote in X.
The American Jewish Commission in Berlin (AJC) has expressed concern about the success of the AFD, calling it a deeply surprising one. “The fact that the anti-Semitic AFD party has won almost 1/5 of the vote in today’s German federal elections is very wary,” the AJC wrote about X. Hecke’s controversial remarks about the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin.
According to the AJC, Weidel, who recently met with US Vice President Vance, has also spoken out about her anti-US stance, saying that Germany “must stop being a slave nation to the United States.” Germany’s national intelligence agency reportedly monitors the AFD for potential extremist activities.
The AFD claims it is against anti-Semitism, but the party believes anti-Semitic sentiment will be promoted to migration. “The anti-Semitic attitudes that are widespread in some countries of origin have been entrenched in certain immigrant groups,” the AFD said on its website.
The Social Democrats (SPD) under Prime Minister Olaf Scholz, who is currently on the move, finished third with 19% of the vote. The Greens secured 13.5%, while the left party won 10.2%.
Frank Heinrich, co-leader of the German Evangelical Alliance (EAD), urged Christians to replace the general sense of fear and instability with “love for each other” in the aftermath of the election. In a comment submitted to Christian Daily International, Heinrich emphasized the need to focus on “what really matters” as the country moves forward.
Heinrich emphasizes the importance of unity and respect, suggesting that Christian values can help Germany become politically and socially stable, “restore people’s favor.”
In Heinrich’s view, prioritizing one another in line with the values of the gospel should not only strengthen and stabilize Germany, but also lead to a broader and much needed positive effect across Europe. . This can help resolve controversial issues such as migration and economic instability. Heinrich will become a unified voice for Europe, and a reunified voice under the new Trump administration, especially when dealing with international diplomatic tensions, such as Russia, Israel and the United States. He added that it can.
Heinrich called for prayer, saying it was important during this period of political uncertainty. “There was never a greater place or time for prayer in favor of constructive work,” he said. “I ask the (evangelical) to pray for three things. First, in being a hardworking citizen, pray in the spirit of the Old and New Testament. In Ezekiel 3:9a, “The politicians and leaders need a strong sum, and they keep them from being enveloped in all sorts of winds.”
Heinrich added that Christians should pray that political leaders have a “strong backbone to carry loads” and a “soft and sensitive mind to things that are truly important.”
Heinrich said evangelicals approaching to providing support to politicians should take the time to evaluate “what they really think, want and see.” He described this as prayer in the “Middle European spirit,” urging them to act with honor rather than rushing to judgement.
“The election is over, but democracy isn’t over. Now it’s starting again,” he said. “The campaign is over, but there is a new beginning of social engagement, and as Christians, we are the bearers of hope and we should translate our faith into political relevance. Our priorities are justice. It’s about focusing on the weaker people in our society.”
