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Editorial: La Vanguardia

Alemania, entre la depresión y el revulsivo, por Editorial
Feb. 17, 2025

  • Germany is to hold early legislative elections amid economic and societal unease.
  • Current polls place the far-right AfD party in second position, trailed by conservative Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats of Scholz (SPD).
  • A potential government coalition may be between CDU and SPD, despite possible stronger allies both could have with other parties.
  • Conservative leader Merz accepted votes from AfD for a migration restriction plan which led to widespread rejection and a commitment to not pact with them after elections.
  • Immigration has come to the forefront, yet the primary concern is an identity crisis due to the decline in the automobile industry, posing a challenge to the 'German miracle'.

Conclusion: Germany is at a crossroads needing a collective stimulus to confront radical challenges in its economy, politics, and society.