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Established parties such as the Greens and the CDU are currently grappling with internal turmoil and fluctuating public support. Robert Habeck, deputy and economics minister from the Greens, has expressed determination to rejuvenate the party's image amid reports of dwindling popularity. The party faces accusations of elitism and detachment from everyday concerns, prompting Habeck and his peers to pivot towards a more grassroots campaign strategy.
In the face of these challenges, Friedrich Merz and the CDU struggle with their own identity crisis. In response to pressure from the AfD's rising influence, they find themselves teetering between promoting conventional values and embracing hardline stances on immigration and security.