"The "Generaldebatte," or general debate, is a traditional event in the German lower house of parliament, or Bundestag. The debate focuses on discussion of the government's budget for 2026, but it is also often used by opposition parties to criticize the governing parties' policies. It will be opened by the leader of the biggest opposition force, Alice Weidel, who heads the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party."
"It will be opened by the leader of the biggest opposition force, Alice Weidel, who heads the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats (CDU) will then defend the record of his coalition government with the Social Democrats (SPD), which took power in May. Other parties will then take to the podium. Altogether, four hours are planned for the debate."
The Generaldebatte is a traditional Bundestag event centered on the government's 2026 budget. Opposition parties frequently use the debate to critique governing-party policies. The session will open with Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the largest opposition force. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democrats (CDU) will respond by defending the record of his coalition government with the Social Democrats (SPD), which assumed power in May. Additional parties will present their positions from the podium. A total of four hours has been allocated for the debate.
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