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Merz's CDU Leads in German Polls

Analysis of the German political landscape with a focus on Friedrich Merz and the CDU's position before the upcoming elections.

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What are the predicted election results for the AfD and BSW parties?: The AfD is predicted to become the second-strongest force in the Bundestag with around 19% of the vote, while the left-wing populist party BSW is expected to gain approximately 7%.
What legislative action is the CDU supporting to protect the German Constitutional Court?: The CDU supports an amendment to Germany's Basic Law to protect the Constitutional Court from potential attacks by extremist or populist groups.
Who is the frontrunner to succeed Chancellor Scholz, and what is the current status of their party's support?: Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's CDU party, is the frontrunner to succeed Chancellor Scholz. His party currently enjoys 32.5% voter support, positioning him as a strong contender in the upcoming elections.
What is Friedrich Merz's position on assisting with pending parliamentary measures before the early elections?: Merz has stated that the CDU will not act as a replacement for the current coalition government but is open to helping finalize some pending parliamentary measures before early elections in February.
What is Merz's stance on cooperation with other political parties, particularly the AfD, and when will the CDU evaluate further decisions regarding governmental initiatives?: Merz emphasized that the CDU will only evaluate other decisions concerning governmental initiatives after the Chancellor faces a confidence vote on December 16th and has firmly rejected cooperation with the far-right AfD party.

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