Overview
- Migration remains the top issue in televised debates, with parties presenting contrasting approaches to asylum, border control, and integration policies.
- Christian Lindner (FDP) emphasized addressing root issues fueling the AfD's rise, while others argued over how to counter its narratives.
- Upcoming TV duels and multi-party discussions, including Scholz vs. Merz, aim to clarify voter choices ahead of the February 23 election.
- Recent polls show the CDU/CSU leading at 30%, with the SPD and Greens tied at 15%, and the AfD slightly declining to 20%.
- Economic concerns, including energy costs and industrial competitiveness, also emerged as key topics in the debates.