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Merz reaffirms CDU's firewall against AfD as main opponent
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has firmly upheld the CDU's 'firewall' against the far-right AfD, declaring it the party's primary adversary. This comes ahead of a CDU presidium meeting set to discuss the issue. The debate reignited after influential former Union politicians called for a softer approach.
CDU leaders seek strategy against AfD rise
Friedrich Merz meets with his closest CDU leadership circle in Berlin on Sunday to find ways to diminish the AfD. The far-right party has closed in on the Union in nationwide polls and approaches 40 percent in eastern states. While Merz upholds the firewall, some Union politicians demand a more normal approach to the AfD.
Protests outside CDU headquarters against Merz's cityscape remarks
Thousands protested again outside the CDU headquarters in Berlin against Chancellor Friedrich Merz's controversial statements on migration policy. Police counted 2,000 participants, while organizers reported 7,500. The rally under the motto 'We are the daughters' criticized Merz's reference to a 'problem in the cityscape'.
Friedrich Merz meets potential ministers at Villa Borsig
Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU chancellor designate, met with potential ministers at Villa Borsig in Berlin-Tegel on Saturday. Merz described the atmosphere as excellent, with initial discussions on the government program. The gathering marks a key step in preparations for forming a government.
Union politicians call for change in approach to AfD
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Several influential CDU and CSU representatives advocate for normalizing dealings with the AfD. They criticize the current stigmatization and suggest redefining red lines to avoid parliamentary blockades. This comes ahead of state elections in the east, where the AfD is strong in polls.