'I bear responsibility': German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on election defeat

[Collection]Germany's national elections saw Olaf Scholz's SPD defeated, with Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU alliance winning over 28% of the vote. The far-right AfD surged to second place with 20%, while coalition talks remain uncertain. The election results have raised concerns over Germany’s future direction, with significant implications for its defense policy and European unity.