Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for compromise to maintain government functionality after his coalition collapsed. He urged the opposition CDU, led by Friederich Merz, to support key reforms. Merz criticized Scholz's leadership and proposed changes to climate and migration policies. The CDU is currently favored to win the upcoming elections on February 23. Other parties, including the AfD, also presented their agendas, with a focus on migration and energy policies. Scholz's popularity has declined amid political turmoil following the dismissal of finance minister Christian Lindner. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)