2025-02-11 11:00:10
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Germany's Political Landscape in Focus Ahead of Elections

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As Germany approaches its Bundestag election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has issued a stark warning against a potential coalition between the Union (CDU/CSU) and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). Scholz emphasized the need to prevent such an alliance, which could pose significant challenges to democratic governance. He criticized Friedrich Merz, the Union's candidate, for allegedly aligning with the extreme right, accusing him of breaking his promise by collaborating with the AfD on migration policy.

Merz, however, refuted these allegations, accusing Scholz of dishonesty and attributing the AfD's rise in the polls to the current government's failures. Both leaders agree on the need to address the growing influence of the AfD, albeit with differing strategies. Merz seeks a coalition of centrist parties to tackle pressing issues like migration, economic policy, and internal security, aiming to curb right-wing populism.

Meanwhile, AfD candidate Alice Weidel expressed confidence that her party could deliver the drastic changes it advocates, particularly in migration and economic policies. She dismissed the possibility of Merz forming alliances with other mainstream parties, suggesting the AfD's eventual inclusion in governance.

The political tension was palpable during the last Bundestag debate before the election, with heated exchanges between Scholz and Merz. Both leaders' performances were scrutinized in a televised debate, reflecting the highly polarized political climate. As Germany stands at this critical juncture, the outcome of the upcoming election will significantly shape the nation's future political trajectory. Voter sentiment towards extremism and the desire for moderate solutions will be pivotal in determining the next government.

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