Scholz and Merz debate key issues in final showdown before German election

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Opposition Leader Friedrich Merz participated in their final debate on German television ahead of the upcoming election. They discussed key topics like migration, the economy, and security. Recent polls show Merz's center-right Union bloc leading, while Scholz's Social Democrats and the Greens trail behind. Scholz noted many voters remain undecided, while Merz asserted that his party's victory is imminent. Merz emphasized a stricter approach to migration, especially after a recent violent incident involving an asylum-seeker. He stated he would only agree to a coalition that changes migration and economic policies.