German Politics Face Turmoil as Key Issues Dominate Headlines

Election struggles, party controversies, and a tragic attack in Magdeburg shape the political landscape in Germany.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz struggles to energize his campaign, with internal divisions and weak public engagement threatening the party's performance in upcoming elections.
The Left Party focuses on securing three critical direct mandates to bypass the five-percent threshold and retain Bundestag representation, with slim chances in key districts like Treptow-Köpenick and Leipzig II.
Green Party politician Stefan Gelbhaar files legal action over fabricated harassment allegations, as internal party criticism highlights the need for structural reforms in handling such cases.
A parliamentary investigation is launched into the deadly Magdeburg Christmas market attack, with six fatalities and nearly 300 injuries, aiming to address security lapses and systemic failures.
Sachsen-Anhalt's Ministerpräsident Reiner Haseloff calls for stricter immigration and asylum policies, alongside improved inter-agency communication, in response to the Magdeburg tragedy.