Friedrich Merz Boris Pistorius SPD Christian Lindner Chancellor Robert Habeck Candidacy Criticism Public Perception Social Democratic Party (SPD) Franz Müntefering Role in SPD Political Career Political Performance Career Chancellor of Germany Kurt Beck Role in Elections Lars Klingbeil Political Leadership Leadership Qualities Candidates Political Experience Campaign Strategies Hamburg Scandals Frank-Walter Steinmeier Policy Statements Political History Debate Dynamics Statements Political Strategy Policies Annalena Baerbock Social Democratic Party Joe Chialo Accusations CDU Party Racism Accusations Controversies Debate Performance Social Policy Election Strategy Alice Weidel Future Prospects Sebastian Walter Government Collaboration Kevin Kühnert Leadership Chancellorship Leadership Style Kanzlerkandidatur CSU German Chancellor Political Support Role and Influence Role in Government Current Role