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Who Will Be the Next Chancellor of Germany?
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Tim Stoberock"It's good that we have Boris Pistorius who can instill new confidence [in the country]."
Boris Pistorius"We have a candidate for chancellor. He is the current chancellor [Olaf Scholz]. It all boils down to that."
Markus TonsThe party needs a "fresh start," and that "would be easier with Boris Pistorius than with Olaf Scholz."
David Marsh"[T]he most likely outcome from an early German general election would be another 'grand coalition' between the Christian Democrats (CDU), led by Friedrich Merz, probable next chancellor, and the SPD."
Alastair Campbell"I think Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, is nailed on."
Kate ConnollyThe most obvious constellation for a new government "would be a Merz-led grand coalition of the conservatives and SPD."
Social Democratic Party of Germany"Many party colleagues view Scholz very critically and would prefer Pistorius."
Lars Klingbeil"We want to go into this election campaign with Olaf Scholz."
Markus Soder"To keep it short, the chancellorship question is answered — it's Friedrich Merz."
Olaf Scholz"The S.P.D. and I want to win together. And we have already shown that we can do that."Nov 21, 2024
Katharina Karcher"Right now, Merz has every reason to be confident."
Stefan MeisterGermany's next chancellor is "likely CDU leader Friedrich Merz."
James AngelosMerz's CDU and the Christian Social Union "will likely lead any future coalition government."
Ian Bremmer"[B]arring any major surprises, the CDU's Merz is all but certain to become the 10th German chancellor since 1949."
Karl Lauterbach"The government experience, the character traits and also the level-headedness speak in favour of Olaf Scholz."
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