German election: Parties into final stretch before voting

Watch: German election campaigns enter final stretch

Polls indicate that Germany’s upcoming vote is likely to shift the country to the right. Despite voter concerns about a sluggish economy, the election has been dominated by Germany’s migration policies, crime, the war in Ukraine and outside interference.

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Who are Germany’s top candidates in the 2025 election?

Ahead of the February 23 snap election, Germany’s political parties have selected their top candidates. Here is the lineup.

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Welcome to DW’s coverage

German voters elect a new government on Sunday with a series of international and domestic issues and crises taking place. DW will be tracking the major developments as well as answering your most pressing questions.

Thursday night saw Chancellor candidates (FDP), (AfD), and Jan van Aken (Left Party) touched on critical issues a debate with the top officials of the Christian Democratic Union CDU, Christian Social Union CSU, the Social Democrats SPD and the Green Party.

Germany’s current foreign minister, represented the Greens at the debate rather than chancellor candidate Robert Habeck.

Debate participants dealt with a range of issues including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO, conscription and healthcare policy.

Today several of those candidates will rally voters at big campaign event before Sunday’s vote.

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