Friedrich Merz expects to bring his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) back to government after Social Democratic Chancellor Olaf Scholz was forced to call early elections after the collapse of his coalition in 2024.
Analysts will be watching how well far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) can perform, potentially targeting second place, according to opinion polls.
Eurovision News Events will be offering live positions at the CDU and SPD HQs, as well as across from the AfD HQ. We will also have a position with the Reichstag in the backdrop, and a studio through our local provider in Berlin with the Brandenburg gate as backdrop, and radio workspaces.
CDU HQ, Konrad-Adenauer–Haus, Klingelhöferstraße 8, 10785 Berlin
COORD: Julia Lonicer: +41792301508
IFB 1: +49 30 94700567
IFB 2: +49 30 94396690
Accreditation deadline has already passed.
The accreditation confirmation is personalized and non-transferable. Admission is only possible upon presentation of this confirmation in conjunction with your identity card and a valid press card.
Admission for technicians is possible on election evening on February 23, 2025 from 11:00 to 14:00
If you plan to report on February 23, 2025 after 10 p.m., please report this to Okka Fürstenberg by February 12, 2025, stating the approximate end time: Okka.Fuerstenberg@cdu.de.
SPD HQ, Willy-Brandt-Haus, Wilhelmstraße 140, 10963 Berlin
COORD: Toby Bradley: +33 686 08 73 54
IFB 1: +49 30 40394180
IFB 2: +49 30 40720837
Accreditation deadline has already passed.
AFD HQ, AfD Bundesgeschäftsstelle, Eichhorster Weg 80, 13435 Berlin
COORD: Martin Schmidt-Bleek: +1 202 603 9701 (also Whatsapp/Facetime)
IFB 1: +49152 05205148410
Accreditation deadline is already passed.
Green party, Festsaal Kreuzberg Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin
Currently no plans for deployment. TBD on interest.
Accreditation deadline already passed.
Reichstag view position
No accreditation required
