The first live debate among the four leading candidates for German chancellor marked a significant moment in the electoral landscape. Friedrich Merz (CDU), Alice Weidel (AfD), Robert Habeck (Green Party), and incumbent Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) clashed on pivotal topics including the economy, the war in Ukraine, and irregular migration. Weidel's support for President Trump as the 'right man' for peace drew attention, contrasting with calls for neutrality in the Ukraine crisis. The candidates also engaged in discussions about Germany's debt brake and energy sources, reflecting the complexities in the country's political climate.
Weidel struck a different tone from her rivals regarding US President Trump, saying he was the "right man" for peace and calling for German neutrality in Ukraine.
The debate covered critical issues like the economy, Ukraine, and irregular migration, with candidates sparring over Germany's debt brake and energy needs.
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