Katherina Reiche sharply criticizes Germany's energy transition

Former CDU politician Katherina Reiche has labeled Germany's Energiewende a failure and resistant to advice. In an interview with Spiegel Online, she voices sharp criticism of current policies. Her stance elicits mixed reactions within her party and from environmentalists.

Friedrich Merz links AfD gains in East Germany to disappointed hopes

CDU leader Friedrich Merz attributes the rising popularity of the AfD in East Germany to citizens' disappointed expectations. He warns of the risks posed by right-wing populist parties. This statement comes amid growing poll data showing AfD strength in the East.

Friedrich Merz drinks practically no alcohol anymore

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CDU leader Friedrich Merz revealed in an interview with 'Bild am Sonntag' that he consumes almost no alcohol anymore. He made this change years ago. Merz attributes it to his increased discipline as a politician.

Laumann proposes removing children from citizen's income system

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North Rhine-Westphalia's Labor Minister Karl-Josef Laumann proposes excluding children from the Bürgergeld welfare system to better incentivize parents to work. Children would instead receive standard child benefits directly. This forms part of the CDU's plans ahead of the 2025 federal elections.