Leopold Born: A New Era for Hesse's CDU

Leopold Born has been appointed as the new Secretary General of the CDU in Hesse, succeeding Anna-Maria Bischof. Born, who directly won the Frankfurt II constituency, aims to modernize the party and prepare it for the municipal elections in 2026. His appointment follows Bischof's decision to step down for personal reasons after changes in electoral law. Boris Rhein, the Minister-President of Hesse, endorsed Born, praising him as a strong and courageous voice for the party.

Born's political experience includes his role as a campaign manager, and he currently chairs the Junge Union in Hesse. His leadership marks a strategic shift towards modernization within the party. Concurrently, the CDU in Hesse is closely monitoring federal developments, including ongoing coalition negotiations between the Union and SPD. These discussions involve key figures such as Jens Spahn and Karin Prien from the CDU, and potential cabinet positions are being considered. Meanwhile, the CDU and CSU are backing Julia Klöckner for the position of Bundestagspräsidentin, further highlighting the party's evolving leadership dynamics across various levels.