Overview

• Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his leadership record but faced criticism over perceived inaction and arrogance during his tenure.
• Green candidate Robert Habeck emphasized the need for political compromise but struggled to connect with skeptical voters on key issues like the economy and climate policy.
• AfD's Alice Weidel focused on strict migration policies but faced backlash for the perceived contradictions in her party's stance on skilled worker immigration.
• CDU's Friedrich Merz reaffirmed his party's refusal to collaborate with the AfD, citing fundamental ideological differences and a commitment to centrist governance.
• The event highlighted voter frustration with the current political climate, including concerns over public safety, economic challenges, and government accountability.