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Migration and Economy Dominate German Election Debates

As Germany approaches the 2025 Bundestag election, televised debates highlight sharp divisions on migration, economic policy, and party strategies.

  • 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.
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