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Top Candidates In Race To Be Next German Chancellor

Last updated: February 19, 2025 11:47 pm
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Germany is gearing up for a significant federal election scheduled for Sunday to select the next chancellor. Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for snap elections after the collapse of his coalition government at the end of last year. The outcome of the election will have a profound impact on the future of Germany, the most influential nation in Europe, and the European Union.

The top contenders in the race include the incumbent chancellor seeking a second term, the opposition leader, the current vice chancellor, and for the first time, a popular leader of a far-right party. The election has garnered attention from observers worldwide, including Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who sparked controversy in Germany by endorsing the far-right Alternative Alice Weidel.

Here is a closer look at the key contenders:

Olaf Scholz: The 66-year-old center-left Social Democrat has been Germany’s chancellor since December 2021. With extensive government experience, including serving as Hamburg’s mayor and as German labor and finance minister, Scholz has focused on modernizing Germany’s military, addressing energy issues, and countering inflation. However, his coalition government faced internal strife and collapsed in November, leading to the snap elections.

Friedrich Merz: The 69-year-old opposition leader of the center-right Union bloc has emerged as a front-runner in the election campaign. Merz, who took over as leader of the Christian Democratic Union after Angela Merkel stepped down, has emphasized curbing irregular migration. Despite lacking government experience, Merz’s conservative stance has resonated with voters.

Robert Habeck: The 55-year-old candidate of the environmentalist Greens, Habeck currently serves as Germany’s vice chancellor and the economy and climate minister. As a former co-leader of the Greens, he has pushed for greener policies but faced criticism for some of his ministry’s initiatives.

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Alice Weidel: The 46-year-old leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is making her first bid for the chancellorship. An economist by training, Weidel has been a prominent figure in the AfD since its inception. However, due to other parties’ reluctance to work with the AfD, Weidel’s path to the top job remains uncertain.

The election results are expected to be finalized several days after February 23, with initial exit polls providing some insights on Sunday evening. Forming a new government will likely take time, as coalition talks between parties will only begin after the results are announced. Germany’s tradition of coalition governments reflects the country’s proportional voting system and political landscape, where stable majorities are preferred over minority governments.

With various parties vying for seats in the Bundestag, including the SPD, conservatives, Greens, AfD, Free Democrats, Linke, and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance, the political landscape in Germany is diverse. Polls indicate that the conservatives are leading, followed by the AfD, while the SPD has dropped to third place.

As the election campaign unfolds, the dynamics can shift rapidly, underscoring the fluid nature of German politics. The final outcome will shape the future direction of Germany and its role in the European Union.

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