German Election: TV Debate Features Four Leading Chancellor Candidates

The first-ever televised 'Quadrell' brings Scholz, Merz, Habeck, and Weidel together for a critical discussion one week before the Bundestag election.

• The TV 'Quadrell' will air on Sunday, February 16, at 8:15 PM on RTL, featuring Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU), Robert Habeck (Greens), and Alice Weidel (AfD).
• Moderators Pinar Atalay and Günther Jauch will oversee the debate, ensuring equal speaking opportunities and fair interactions among the candidates.
• The debate format includes measured speaking times, unscripted questions, and 60-second closing statements, with the order of final remarks determined by a draw.
• Real-time analysis, including live fact-checking by Stern and audience feedback via the 'real smart' app, will provide insights into candidate performances.
• This debate, alongside other upcoming formats, is expected to influence voter preferences as Germany approaches the Bundestag election on February 23.

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