Robert Habeck, the Green Party’s candidate for Chancellor, sharply criticized CSU leader Markus Söder for his refusal to consider a coalition with the Greens following the failure of coalition talks in Austria. Habeck argued that democratic parties must unite against right-wing forces, warning that Söder’s approach risks further polarization. Meanwhile, a controversial projection of Habeck’s portrait in Munich sparked outrage, with CSU officials condemning the use of a cultural landmark for political campaigning.