Leaderless into Crisis: Who Will Govern Germany?
The chancellor candidates from the major parties inspire little hope for a brighter future. Scholz hesitates, Merz clings to the status quo, Habeck stumbles over his own missteps, and Lindner seems to be a roadblock. Meanwhile, outsiders like the AfD and BSW offer no solutions, only threats to democracy. So, what’s left? Once again, choosing the lesser evil – while time runs out and problems grow. An analysis of the candidates’ weaknesses and the pressing question: How do we escape this deadlock?
The Chancellor Question in the Union
In this blog article, the author critiques the ongoing debate about the chancellor candidacy within the Union. He argues that neither Markus Söder nor Friedrich Merz are suitable candidates and laments the absence of a charismatic, uncorrupt chancellor candidate. He views the chances of a Bavarian politician becoming chancellor with skepticism and expresses concerns about corruption and lack of likability among the current contenders. In conclusion, he wonders if he’ll have to choose the “lesser evil” once again.