German Election Campaign Intensifies with Heated Debates and Key Developments

As the Bundestag election approaches, political leaders clash over alliances, policy proposals, and party strategies while addressing voter concerns.

Green Party candidate Robert Habeck criticizes the CSU for adopting right-wing positions and warns of potential governance challenges without cooperation among democratic parties.
CSU leader Markus Söder excludes the Greens as potential coalition partners, citing ideological differences, and blames the Ampel coalition for the AfD's rising popularity.
FDP leader Christian Lindner calls for a political reset, distancing his party from both the former coalition and potential alliances with the Greens, while addressing fears of societal division.
SPD candidate Michael Schrodi emphasizes the party's achievements in office, proposes reforms to the debt brake, and advocates for social investments to support low-income citizens.
The Green Party faces internal turmoil in Berlin-Pankow as Stefan Gelbhaar defends his candidacy against allegations of misconduct, with competing candidates stepping forward.