After decades of relative stability, German party competition and voting behavior have shifted considerably. This edited volume analyzes the 2025 federal election, examining its results, regional dynamics, and the evolution of electoral behavior since 2021. The chapters investigate how socio-structural factors, democratic attitudes, candidate evaluations, political issues, coalition preferences, and the campaign shaped voter choices. Ultimately, this book demonstrates how the 2025 election accelerated the ongoing trend toward volatility and polarization in German electoral politics.

Dr. Harald Schoen is a Professor of Political Science and Political Psychology at the University of Mannheim (Germany).

Dr. Marc Debus is a Professor of Political Science and Comparative Government at the University of Mannheim (Germany).