Germany Before the Election: Election Campaign Between Uncertainty, Continuity, and Divisive Actors Germany Before the Election: Election Campaign Between Uncertainty, Continuity, and Divisive Actors

The elections in Germany are approaching, and the political situation is marked by a mix of uncertainty and divided camps. The SPD, under Olaf Scholz, faces the challenge of maintaining the continuity it promised, while Friedrich Merz of the CDU attempts to win voters' trust with a clear stance and a more conservative approach. The FDP, which has seen great successes in recent years, is also facing a difficult campaign as it risks failing to pass the 5% threshold. The election campaign is mainly shaped by issues such as migration, social justice, and economic policy, with political divides growing increasingly wide. Added to this is the question of whether Germany will find the right leadership in the face of geopolitical challenges and internal tensions. Amidst this uncertainty, political actors are trying to convey their messages clearly and persuasively, with the confrontations in debates becoming sharper.