Did Toxic Masculinity just win the German Election?

German Bundestag

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Social democrats took the top spot in the German elections, but Conservatives could still lead the next government.

That doesn’t make any sense, right?

Here is the situation: Social Democrats (SPD) and Conservatives (CDU) are both able to form a coalition to make their candidate the next German chancellor.

As explained in this article, no party can govern on its own, so the big question after the election is, “Who will get along with each other?”

And that’s where toxic masculinity could make the difference. Yes, toxic masculinity. Let me explain.

After the election, there are basically two realistic options left for Germany. One of these options would make Armin Laschet, who is responsible for the worst result of the Conservative Party in German history, the next chancellor. Sounds super weird, right?

It is important to note that young German voters actually voted for the two parties who will decide about the…