Leading Candidates Make Final Appeals to German Voters Ahead of Landmark Election

Friedrich Merz promised to rejuvenate Germany's economy and safeguard European interests against the U.S. Administration in his last appeal to voters. Recent polls indicate that Merz's Union bloc is in the lead, surpassing the far-right Alternative for Germany, which lacks potential coalition partners. Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscored the importance of a robust Social Democratic presence to counter the influence of the AfD in the government. Scholz conveyed optimism about winning the election, noting that many voters will make their decision at the polling stations rather than in advance.