Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union, engaged in a pivotal debate two weeks before Germany's Bundestag elections. The CDU currently leads the polls at just under 30%, while Scholz's Social Democrats follow at 16%. During the debate, Scholz reiterated his claim of Germany being the largest supporter of Ukraine in Europe, a statement challenged by factual data showing the US contributes more overall aid. This election is seen as critical for Scholz as he attempts to regain lost ground amidst declining support for his party.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz maintains that Germany stands as Europe's leading supporter of Ukraine, though data reveal it ranks second behind the United States in total aid.
In the heated debate leading up to the Bundestag elections, Scholz and Merz showcased starkly different policy visions, highlighting the dwindling support for Scholz's SPD.
The latest polls show that while CDU leads with nearly 30%, the SPD is trailing significantly at 16%, indicating a critical moment for Scholz's leadership.
Scholz claims to be Ukraine's biggest supporter in Europe, yet recent figures show a complex reality with the US far ahead in total aid commitments.
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