German Election: AfD Makes Historic Gains; Scholz Pays Price For Backing Ukraine, Taking On Putin?

Germany's political landscape has shifted dramatically. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government collapsed after his steadfast support for Ukraine, leading to the worst election loss for his party in modern history. The conservative CDU/CSY won, while the far-right AfD surged to second place, signaling rising nationalist sentiments. As Friedrich Merz seeks to form a coalition, Germany's stance on Ukraine and its role in Europe face uncertainty. Ananya Dutta decodes what Europe should learn from German voters.