2024-09-15 17:55:08
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Merz's Ambitions and the CDU's Eastern Strategy
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At the annual conference of the Christian Democratic Workers' Association in Weimar, party leader Merz said that the CDU state associations in the eastern federal states of Saxony and Thuringia do not need advice from the West when it comes to forming a government. He rejects cooperation with the Left Party, but is considering talks with the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW). Social policy expert Dennis Radtke warns against an alliance with the BSW. In Saxony, the CDU, BSW and SPD would have a..
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Merz instead of Söder: CDU leader wants to become Chancellor candidate
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Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, wants to become the Union's Chancellor candidate. The decision could be made official in a week. The CDU and CSU will meet on September 22 to discuss the Chancellor candidate.
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Media report: Merz apparently to announce chancellor candidacy after Brandenburg election
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CDU leader Friedrich Merz is striving for a quick decision on the chancellorship candidacy. After the Brandenburg state election, the CDU and CSU will meet on September 23 to decide on Merz's nomination. The decision is to be announced publicly by October 3. Behind the scenes, there is a struggle between Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder, who also has ambitions. Merz's biggest weakness are his poor popularity ratings, while Söder is popular. This is causing concerns in the CDU about how Söder w..
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CDU circles expect an amicable solution to the K-question
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CDU chairman Friedrich Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder want to make the decision on the Union's K-question together in late summer.
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