Germany chooses: Historical election decides on the future!

Germany chooses: Historical election decides on the future!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On February 23, 2025, Germany will set the course for the future - in the event of an early Bundestag election that is considered historical. They worry about the stricken German economy, a growing AfD and tensions with the USA under Donald Trump throw a dark shadow on the election campaign. More than 59 million Germans are entitled to vote, and the outcome will have far -reaching consequences, including for Austria. In the emotionally charged debate, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and challenger Friedrich Merz compete against each other, which the political stage in Germany overturns with high tension, such as ORF reported.

The choice is also carefully pursued by the Austrian media. The ORF plans extensive reporting, including several special programs that shed light on both the election itself and its possible effects. Already on February 18, ORF starts in the evening with an edition of "ZiB Knowledge", followed by other formats that deal intensively with the challenges of Germany, including the votes raised for the AfD - which, according to surveys, could combine up to 20 percent of the voters. This is a worrying trend, since some AfD organizations are classified as an extremely right-wing extremist, which increases the pressure on the established parties to regain voters, such as orf .

The central election campaign

The highlight of the election Sunday marks a long special program, which begins at 4 p.m. and led by Tarek Leitner and Nadja Bernhard. The first extrapolation is expected at 6 p.m. after the polling stations are closed. This is done in a context in which the German automotive industry is faced with an existential crisis in which renowned companies such as Volkswagen have to reduce and rethink their strategy. The question marks the perspective of the future of the "Made in Germany" slogans and the role of Germany as an engine in Europe.

In the coming week, the Austrian media will continue to pursue the events in Germany and analyze half -ities, elections and possible political scenarios in detail after the outcome of the election. The reason for all attention in this choice is clear: it could have a lasting impact on political structures not only in Germany, but also in Europe.