The Libertards and their Republicunt Lap Dogs Will Hate Hearing This

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And it's curious that Germany's current government is conservative (Merkel), if I'm not mistaken

But in a coalition with the social democrats. Not that they're that far left anyway. Merkel also seems rather moderate.

Alex K can probably give a better explanation, but point is, what's considered conservative in America would be rightwing extremism in Europe. What's considered left in America would be a little bit to the right of mainstream conservatism.

That should give you the right impression. Also, an openly religious fundamentalist shouldn't consider to run for office in Europe. They would be laughed from the stage the first time they gave a speech. There are actually parties promoting christian values, but they're at the very fringe of the electorate. The mainstream conservatives consider themselves christian too, but they don't make it part of their campaigns.