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Germany Prepares for Pivotal February Election Amid Political Upheaval

The upcoming Bundestag election on February 23 follows the collapse of the governing coalition, with major parties divided on key issues like debt reform, migration, and energy policy.

  • The Bundestag election was called after the breakdown of the governing coalition, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz set to face a divided political landscape.
  • CDU's Friedrich Merz has ruled out pre-election reforms to Germany's debt brake but hinted at potential adjustments post-election, emphasizing fiscal responsibility.
  • The AfD, led by Alice Weidel, and the newly formed Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) aim to disrupt the traditional party system, potentially securing significant parliamentary influence.
  • Key campaign debates include Germany's energy transition, migration policy, and economic recovery, with parties proposing starkly different approaches to these challenges.
  • Opinion polls show the CDU leading, followed by the AfD and SPD, while smaller parties like the FDP and BSW face challenges clearing the electoral threshold.
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