Germany Liveblog: Mittelstandsvereinigung Reacts to Hagel Campaign

The Mittelstandsvereinigung (Small and Medium-Sized Business Association) has sharply criticized Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer's campaign, calling it poorly planned and executed. The discussion also included concerns about rising gasoline prices and a proposal to simplify organ donation procedures in the Bundestag. These developments are unfolding in real-time within this liveblog.

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