Germany's parties make final push as elections approach

Germany is in the final day of campaigning for snap parliamentary elections set for February 22, 2025. The conservative CDU/CSU alliance leads in polls, followed by the far-right AfD and the ruling Social Democrats (SPD). Chancellor candidates Friedrich Merz and Olaf Scholz have addressed rallies, emphasizing support for Ukraine and responding to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments on the conflict. Key voter concerns include immigration, the economy, foreign policy, and climate change. Interior Minister spokesperson Maximilian Kall warned of a Russian disinformation campaign aimed at influencing voters and benefiting the AfD. German businesses are calling for significant changes to economic policy after two years of recession.