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German election: Who are the top candidates and what are their policy priorities?


Published on 2025-02-10 05:41:07 - MSN
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  • Germany's conservative parties and far-right AfD lead in the polls, with the CDU's Friedrich Merz likely to become chancellor after the 23 February vote. View on euronews

The article from MSN discusses the upcoming German election, focusing on the key candidates and their policy priorities. The top candidates include Olaf Scholz from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), who emphasizes social justice, climate protection, and a strong welfare state; Annalena Baerbock from the Greens, advocating for aggressive climate action, social equality, and a shift towards renewable energy; and Friedrich Merz from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), who focuses on economic stability, tax cuts, and a more conservative approach to immigration and European integration. Each candidate brings a distinct vision for Germany's future, with Scholz aiming to continue and expand on Angela Merkel's legacy, Baerbock pushing for a green transformation, and Merz seeking to steer the country towards more traditional conservative values. The election is pivotal as it will determine Germany's direction on critical issues like climate change, economic policy, and its role within the European Union.

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