There was a sense of despondency at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as the exit polls revealed a disappointing result for the center-left party. The anticipated uphill battle for SPD leader and Chancellor Olaf Scholz seemed to have culminated in a significant setback.
The atmosphere was tense as the screens displayed the results, with the SPD experiencing a nearly 9% drop from the previous election in 2021. This outcome is projected to be the party's worst showing in an election since 1887.
