Once again, it's election campaigning. Politicians smile from all German billboards, promises, replies and assurances can be heard from all TV channels. Speeches are made on all podiums. The Kamers zoom in even closer, the microphones lurk everywhere.
But what does it sound like when political leaders do their persuasive work?
Are the leaders of that professional group that is so often accused of being right down to the fingertips rhetorical trained, also vocally fit for their responsible task?