German election: Five key issues facing Germany's next chancellor
Briefly

Germany's upcoming elections are marked by public discontent over living standards, housing affordability, and growing intolerances towards migrants. Current polls suggest Friedrich Merz of the CDU could lead, possibly in coalition with the SPD or Greens. A Gallup report indicates the decline in public sentiment regarding personal finance is significant, with only 27% feeling improvements, echoing dissatisfaction not seen since 2008. Concurrently, the economy is expected to remain weak, prompting political solutions focused on bureaucracy reduction and energy cost engagement, while concerns over housing affordability persist.
Germany's next leader must address deep public dissatisfaction stemming from economic decline, housing shortages, and changing perceptions on immigration, which mirror sentiments not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.
Friedrich Merz stands ready to form a coalition to tackle pressing concerns as dissatisfaction with living standards and affordable housing grows among the German populace.
Read at euronews
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