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Rival candidates Olaf Scholz, Annalena Baerbock and Armin Laschet go head-to-head in the TV debate. Getty
Rival candidates Olaf Scholz, Annalena Baerbock and Armin Laschet go head-to-head in the TV debate. Getty
Silent Olaf Scholz seeks fairytale victory in German election
TV viewers unimpressed by lack of attention to key issues such as foreign policy