2024-10-14 23:55:12
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CDU Reverses Membership Decline After 25 Years

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For the first time in a quarter-century, Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has reported an increase in its membership numbers. As of October 1st, 2023, the party's membership count stands at 363,381, marking a 0.2% growth over the past six months. This rise halts the party's long-standing trend of a 2% annual decline, according to CDU membership officer Philipp Amthor.

The turnaround is attributed to the recent nomination of Friedrich Merz as the CDU's chancellor candidate. The announcement, coupled with the party congress in May where a new fundamental program was adopted, spurred new memberships. Amthor emphasized that the CDU not only aspires to be a people's party but also aims to uphold this status in the future.

Despite the recent growth, the CDU still trails slightly behind the Social Democratic Party (SPD), which had 365,190 members at the end of 2023. Unlike the CDU, which does not compete in Bavaria, the SPD boasts nationwide representation. The party's strategy moving forward includes quarterly surveys of its members on various topics, starting with national service and societal issues.

This membership boost has sparked optimism within the CDU, as it seeks to solidify its position as Germany's leading political force. The momentum gained from the positive developments between April and September of 2023 provides a strong foundation for future growth. With the CDU and CSU maintaining their lead as the strongest political alliance, the party is poised to capitalize on its recent gains and drive further engagement.

AFP
14. Oktober 2024 um 13:55

CDU reports membership growth for the first time in 25 years

Politics
The CDU has recorded its first membership growth in 25 years, reaching 363,381 members as of the cut-off date of October 1st, after a yearly decline of an average of two percent in recent years. According to CDU member representative Philipp Amthor, who announced this at a press conference, this is related to the chancellorship candidacy of Friedrich Merz and the party's manifesto. The SPD had slightly more members than the CDU as of the cut-off date of 31.12.2023, but in contrast to the CDU,..
t-online
14. Oktober 2024 um 13:42

CDU: First Slight Increase in Membership in 25 Years

Politics
According to the member commissioner Philipp Amthor, the CDU has recorded a slight increase in membership to 363,381 members as of the cut-off date of October 1st, for the first time in 25 years, after the number of members had declined by an average of 2% per year over the past decades. If the negative trend had continued, the number of members would currently have to be calculated at 358,000. Instead, the CDU had exactly 363,044 members as of the cut-off date of December 31, 2023, while the..
tz
14. Oktober 2024 um 13:42

CDU: First Slight Increase in Members in 25 Years

Politics
The CDU has recorded the first slight increase in members in 25 years; the increase is attributed to the course and candidacy for chancellor of Friedrich Merz; the CDU plans member surveys on the military draft and a year of social service.
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