Controversy
Status:Open
Who Will Be the Next Chancellor of Germany?
Claims
Tim Stoberock"It's good that we have Boris Pistorius who can instill new confidence [in the country]."Nov 16, 2024
Boris Pistorius"We have a candidate for chancellor. He is the current chancellor [Olaf Scholz]. It all boils down to that."Nov 20, 2024
Friedrich Merz"We're going into the 2025 federal election year together with the firm intention of taking back leadership responsibility for our country."Sep 17, 2024
Markus TonsThe party needs a "fresh start," and that "would be easier with Boris Pistorius than with Olaf Scholz."Nov 20, 2024
David Marsh"[T]he most likely outcome from an early German general election would be another 'grand coalition' between the Christian Democrats (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, probable next chancellor, and the SPD."Aug 29, 2024
Alastair Campbell"I think Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, is nailed on."Nov 20, 2024
Kate ConnollyThe most obvious constellation for a new government "would be a Merz-led grand coalition of the conservatives and SPD."Nov 07, 2024
Social Democratic Party of Germany"Many party colleagues view Scholz very critically and would prefer Pistorius."Nov 20, 2024
Markus Soder"To keep it short, the chancellorship question is answered — it's Friedrich Merz."Sep 18, 2024
Olaf Scholz"The S.P.D. and I want to win together. And we have already shown that we can do that."Nov 21, 2024
James AngelosMerz's CDU and the Christian Social Union "will likely lead any future coalition government."Nov 13, 2024
Ian Bremmer"[B]arring any major surprises, the CDU's Merz is all but certain to become the 10th German chancellor since 1949."Nov 14, 2024
Karl Lauterbach"The government experience, the character traits and also the level-headedness speak in favour of Olaf Scholz."Nov 20, 2024
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