Dennis Radtke criticizes Friedrich Merz's course as shrill and alarmist

The CDU is holding its party congress in turbulent times. There is significant frustration over the party's internal political performance. Dennis Radtke, head of the social wing, urges the CDU and its chairman to change course and address topics that are "not sexy".

The CDU is currently gathered for its party congress in a turbulent period. Frustration over the party's performance in internal politics is high. Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU's social wing, has sharply criticized the course set by party chairman Friedrich Merz. He described it as "shrill and alarmist".

Radtke urges the party to change course. He emphasizes that topics which are "not sexy" must also be addressed. This call comes amid the current challenges facing the CDU.

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