2024-09-17 17:55:08
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Economy

Merz Heralded as CDU Chancellor Candidate

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Friedrich Merz has emerged as the Chancellor candidate for the CDU/CSU alliance, with broad support from party leaders and members. Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, has stepped aside to back Merz, aiming to present a unified front against the current 'Traffic Light' coalition government.

Merz's candidacy is seen as a move towards stronger leadership and a more conservative direction for the party. Key figures such as Kai Wegner, Hendrik Wüst, and Michael Kretschmer have voiced their support, emphasizing Merz's potential to drive economic growth and implement tighter migration policies.

The CDU/CSU leadership bodies are set to finalize this decision soon, with the goal of positioning Merz as a strong contender against Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the 2025 elections. Merz's platform focuses on economic realignment and social market economy, diverging from the more liberal policies of former Chancellor Angela Merkel.

The upcoming Brandenburg state elections will be a significant indicator of the party's current standing. As the Union prepares for the federal elections, Merz's leadership is expected to bring a decisive and strategic approach to overcoming the challenges faced by Germany today.

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17. September 2024 um 13:30

CDU State Leaders Wegner and Redmann Support Merz as Chancellor Candidate

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Economy
CDU politicians Wegner and Redmann support Merz as the chancellor candidate; Wegner states that Söder and Wüst have decided in favor of Merz. Wegner calls for a reform of the debt brake, which Merz rejects. Redmann sees Merz as a counter-model to the 'Traffic Light' government. The next federal election is scheduled to take place on September 28, 2023. The leadership bodies of the CDU and CSU are to decide on the chancellor candidate next Monday. In the upcoming Brandenburg state election, 14..
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17. September 2024 um 10:15

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CDU leader Merz is to lead the Union as the top candidate in the 2025 federal election. Söder is stepping back and supporting Merz. The goal is to replace the traffic light coalition and move Germany forward again.
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17. September 2024 um 12:13

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