The German election campaign is marked by a stagnation in polls despite significant events and statements from global figures like Trump and Putin. Friedrich Merz emerged as a perceived winner from the TV debates, overshadowing Robert Habeck, who remains the most popular candidate. However, up to 20 percent of the electorate remains undecided, reflecting the uncertainty in the political landscape between parties like the FDP and BSW.
Olaf Scholz's prospects appear dim, while SPD politicians Lars Klingbeil and Boris Pistorius are gaining traction. Meanwhile, Sahra Wagenknecht seems to be losing ground. Meaningful political negotiations are anticipated only after the Hamburg state election in March.
The CDU is hopeful for a significant election result, yet concerns persist about achieving enough to implement policy changes on crucial issues like migration and economic policy. Friedrich Merz's participation in TV debates aims to bolster his credibility, but coalition possibilities remain contingent on the election outcome, with the CDU wary of an Ampel coalition.
Amidst the intense campaigning, acts of violence, such as the arson attack on an SPD campaign bus, have been condemned by political figures as an assault on democratic principles. The SPD fears potential cuts and tax reductions proposed by the CDU, while the FDP is optimistic about securing a position in the Bundestag, proposing a fresh economic agenda.
The political atmosphere is charged with critical discussions on topics like migration, economy, and social inequality, yet some essential issues seem overlooked in the broader public debate as the election day approaches.
