Kiel CDU politician Niclas Herbst criticizes SPD in firewall debate

SPD politicians from Schleswig-Holstein criticize the collapse of the political firewall at EU level. Niclas Herbst of the CDU in Kiel defends his party's stance on demarcating from right-wing populists in Brussels and calls for better cooperation in the democratic center.

In the debate over the political firewall against right-wing populists at EU level, SPD politicians from Schleswig-Holstein voice criticism regarding its alleged collapse. Niclas Herbst, a CDU politician from Kiel, defends his party's position of clearly demarcating from right-wing populists in Brussels. He calls for closer cooperation among the democratic center. At the same time, Herbst questions the stance of the Social Democrats: “But where do the Social Democrats stand?” The discussion concerns the political strategy in the EU toward right-wing populist forces.

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European Parliament politicians from EPP and right-wing parties, including AfD, negotiate migration 'Return Hubs' proposal amid WhatsApp chats and documents.
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EPP negotiates with AfD and right-wing groups on migration law

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The EPP group in the EU Parliament has closely cooperated with the AfD and other right-wing parties on a proposal to tighten migration policy, as dpa research reveals. This occurred in a WhatsApp group and a meeting on March 4. The proposal for 'Return Hubs' gained a majority in the committee with support from right-wing MEPs.

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At a party retreat in Berlin, Spd leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil delivered keynote speeches calling for optimism and democracy's defense. They warned against right-wing extremists and tech billionaires while outlining program contours. The party continues to grapple with its prolonged slump.

After months of dispute over two top positions in Kiel's administration, Christina Schubert (SPD) and Sascha Thümmler (Grüne) were elected by the council assembly on Thursday evening. Both candidates from the green-red town hall cooperation prevailed despite prior criticism. Thümmler secured a narrow majority as future finance executive.

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The leaders of CDU, CSU, and SPD have declared 2026 the 'year of getting down to business' in their first coalition committee meeting this year and presented a masterplan for greater resilience. The focus is on protecting critical infrastructure following an attack on Berlin's power supply. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized that security takes precedence over transparency.

In Brandenburg, SPD and CDU are close to finalizing a coalition agreement. Minister President Dietmar Woidke and CDU state leader Jan Redmann plan to present it on Wednesday. Cabinet personnel assignments remain unresolved.

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In a dispute over an alleged demand for censorship in the ZDF show 'Markus Lanz,' Schleswig-Holstein's Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) escalated matters at a CDU event in Neumünster on Monday evening. He sharply criticized a statement by Bild editor Marion Horn.

 

 

 

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