Elections in Lower Saxony amid economic problems and energy crisis in Germany

Abstract

Landtag elections were held in Lower Saxony on October 9, in which the SPD won by a few percent over the CDU. The opposition, Union 90/Greens and Alternative for Germany, strengthened their positions. The FDP barely crossed the 5% hurdle. The election campaign took place against the background of deteriorating German economy, deepening energy crisis and worsening geopolitical situation. The author analyzes the features of the past elections and prospects of a new governing coalition.