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German Parties Intensify Campaigns as Bundestag Election Nears

With six weeks until the February 23 election, parties focus on strategies, policy proposals, and voter outreach amid shifting poll dynamics.

  • CDU leader Friedrich Merz reaffirms his stance against collaboration with the AfD, tying his political future to maintaining the party's 'brandmauer' against the far-right group.
  • The Union leads in polls with around 30%, but recent surveys show slight declines, prompting internal calls for a broader focus on economic and social issues.
  • The AfD gains momentum in polling, reaching 20-21%, while protests are planned against the party's upcoming convention in Riesa, with thousands expected to participate.
  • Elon Musk's public support for the AfD, including hosting a livestream with Alice Weidel, has drawn scrutiny for potential violations of Germany's party financing laws.
  • President Steinmeier urges voters to prioritize democratic values and reject extremism, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming election for Germany's future.
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