In this special episode of the vote-catching podcast, we take a look at the alliances that could make Olaf Scholz or Armin Laschet Chancellor.
Both are campaigning for support from the Greens and the FDP - but they'd rather talk to each other first than with the Union and the SPD.
more on the subject
SPIEGEL survey: Two thirds of Germans want Scholz as Federal Chancellor
Media reports: Habeck is to become the green vice chancellor
Chancellor plan of the SPD: Scholz goes on the traffic light offensive by Christian Teevs
The situation in the evening: Laschet wants his back through the wall by Oliver Trenkamp, editor-in-chief
Valerie Höhne and Veit Medick from the SPIEGEL capital city office explain why Armin Laschet is in a particularly weak position and what could still stand in the way of a traffic light coalition led by Olaf Scholz.
And what about a continuation of the GroKo?
Now listen to the new Voice Catching Podcast:
The next regular vote-catching episode on Thursday is about diversity in the new Bundestag.
Or rather: the lack of diversity, starting with the male dominance of 65 percent to MPs with a migration background.
We want to know: can such a parliament adequately represent society?
And if not, what needs to change?
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You can also contact us there for feedback on the current episode.
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