The recent regional elections in Thuringia and Saxony have significantly shaken German politics, with Brandenburg's election still to come. As parties gear up for the 2025 federal elections, finding a viable chancellor candidate is paramount.
Current Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing historic low popularity, sees his Social Democratic Party trailing behind the far-right Alternative for Germany. Despite internal discussions, potential rivals like Kevin Kühnert remain cautious, while Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, popular yet loyal, waits in the wings.
Scholz aims to leverage Pistorius' popularity while asserting his own candidacy. In the Christian Democratic Union, leader Friedrich Merz faces competition from Bavaria's Markus Söder and North Rhine-Westphalia's Hendrik Wüst.
Despite previous setbacks, Merz is determined to secure his candidacy. The Greens and Liberals, experiencing declining support, have fewer contenders.
As the political landscape evolves, the battle for chancellorship intensifies, with each party navigating internal and external pressures.
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