AfD
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.
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.
Friedrich Merz announces tougher stance on AfD
CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Friedrich Merz has announced a tougher approach toward the AfD. This comes amid the far-right party's growing successes in state elections. Merz stressed that cooperation with the AfD is off the table.
CDU leaders seek strategy against AfD rise
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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.