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Olaf Scholz of the German Social Democratic party, Robert Habeck of the Green party, Friedrich Merz of the German Christian Democratic Union and Alice Weidel.

Video. German election: Economy, Ukraine and JD Vance dominate final debate

Updated: 17/02/2025 - 14:33 GMT+1

The top four parties' chancellor candidates, Friedrich Merz, Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck and Alice Weidel took to the stage for a fiery, televised debate on Sunday evening.

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