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German election: Scholz and Merz clash in televised debate


Published on 2025-02-10 05:41:27 - MSN
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  • With less than two weeks to go, the two men most likely to be Germany's next chancellor appeared in a heated national debate. Follow DW for the latest.

The article from MSN discusses a televised debate between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD and Friedrich Merz of the CDU, ahead of the European Parliament elections. The debate, which took place on May 22, 2024, highlighted stark contrasts in their visions for Germany's future. Scholz defended his government's policies, focusing on social justice, climate action, and European unity, while criticizing the CDU for what he described as a lack of progressive vision. Merz, on the other hand, attacked Scholz's administration for economic mismanagement, rising national debt, and ineffective migration policies. He advocated for stronger economic policies, lower taxes, and stricter immigration controls, positioning the CDU as the party to restore Germany's economic strength and security. The debate was intense, with both leaders accusing each other of misleading the public, reflecting the high stakes of the upcoming elections.

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