In a heated Bundestag debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz clashed over key policy issues, setting the stage for the upcoming election campaign.

Merz accused Scholz of political failure, particularly in migration policy, economic management, and Ukraine support.

He criticized Scholz's government for Germany's ongoing recession and called for the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, a move Scholz opposes.

Scholz, in turn, accused Merz of favoring the wealthy and neglecting hardworking families.

The debate highlighted deep divisions as Germany prepares for the EU summit focused on migration.