Friedrich Merz, chairman of the CDU, is setting his sights on the chancellorship as Germany approaches elections on February 23. His party has been leading in the polls, positioning Merz as a formidable opponent to Chancellor Olaf Scholz of the SPD. However, Merz's recent engagement with the far-right AfD has stirred public outrage, drawing protests against what many view as a dangerous breach of post-war political norms. This controversy has complicated his aspirations for leadership in a nation already grappling with political polarization.
Friedrich Merz, the CDU chairman, aims to unseat Chancellor Scholz in the upcoming February 23 elections, bolstered by strong polling support.
Merz has faced backlash for engaging with the far-right AfD, provoking substantial public protests against this unprecedented political collaboration.
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