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German election promises in a nutshell

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January 17, 2025

In this episode, DW’s Michaela Küfner, Nina Haase, Giulia Saudelli and Matthew Moore dive into the German election campaign, breaking down the key issues shaping the upcoming federal election. They explore the differences between the main parties on immigration, Russia's war on Ukraine, and climate change. And they wrapped up with their predictions for the election's outcome.

Ahead of Germany's elections, DW's political team discuss the big issues dominating the campaign. Hear why the man with the best chances of becoming the next chancellor, conservative CDU leader Friedrich Merz, isn’t as tough on immigration as he sounds. Why the far-right Alternative for Germany is striking a more radical tone. Why the Greens have gone from pacifists to becoming Ukraine’s tightest allies. And why current Chancellor Olaf Scholz is sure he'll stage a remarkable comeback against the odds. DW’s Chief political editor Michaela Küfner pushes her colleagues Nina Haase, Matthew Moore and Guilia Saudelli to bet their reputation on predicting the outcome of the most consequential elections this year. 

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