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German elections: The leaders to watch


Published on 2025-02-23 00:20:52 - MSN
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  • These are the key political figures in Germany's elections on Sunday - and likely the biggest players in the coalition negotiations that will follow: Olaf Scholz - centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) The current chancellor goes into the election as the much-weakened title defender.

The article from MSN discusses the key figures in the upcoming German elections, focusing on the leaders of major political parties. It highlights Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), who is seeking re-election and has been dealing with various national and international crises. Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is portrayed as a potential successor to Angela Merkel, aiming to bring the CDU back to power with a focus on economic stability and conservative values. The Greens' co-leaders, Annalena Baerbock and Robert Habeck, are noted for their environmental policies and rising popularity among younger voters. Additionally, the article mentions the Free Democratic Party (FDP) leader Christian Lindner, who emphasizes economic liberalism, and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) with its controversial stance on immigration and EU skepticism, led by Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla. Each leader's background, political stance, and potential impact on German politics are briefly explored.

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