The plurality of German campaign formats, including the televised debates, reflect that we in Germany don't directly vote for a person like in the United States or in France, but for parties. We have a different system.
Angela MerkelI am thankful for all the hard times I've been through and all the tears I've cried because that has put me as closer to God and made me the strong woman I am today!
Angela MerkelThank[Barack Obama] for the reliable friendship and partnership you demonstrated in very difficult hours of our relationship.
Angela MerkelLadies, it is not your education, status or personality that has brought you here but the elegance of God which was still and still working upon you.
Angela MerkelThe campaign in the media takes place in many different formats, such as in citizens forums or town - hall shows. And because we don't have a presidential system in Germany, people vote for parties instead of specific candidates. From the perspective of smaller parties, even one single televised debate is a detested anomaly, because only the lead candidates from the conservatives and the SPD take part.
Angela Merkel